Gabriela was a wonderful hostess. She was so generous and gave us lots of goodies which we much enjoyed.

Such a beautiful location with thoughtful gifts like bread, cheese, wine and fresh eggs. The hike in the nature preserve on location is stunning and gives you the true feel of living like a local. Highly recommended if you want to stay off the beaten path. There are precious K9 ambassadors on site to warmly greet you with your kind host. Highly recommended!!!

Maria was wonderful. All of the extras that she does is so nice after traveling all day. We didn’t have to rush to find something to eat. The dogs are a sweet welcoming. Highly recommend!

If I could give this place a 10 star rating I would. This is exactly the sort of vacation home we love. Six friendly dogs to greet you at the gate and a beautiful apartment that felt like home. A pen filled with chickens and a quiet rooster, made this place feel like we were off the beaten path despite being right off the 247. Gabriela and her husband were the most accommodating and kind hosts. When we arrived, we found a loaf of fresh bread, ham and cheese and farm fresh eggs, and wine! It was perfect because we were hungry from driving directly from the airport. There is a beautiful hike right outside the back gate. 3.5 km up to the Sanctuary of Peninha, which overlooks Cascais and Cabo de Roca. We drove to three local beaches and sat and read listening to the waves. We drove to Sesimbra (an hour) and went for a swim. We drove to Cascais (half an hour) and Mafra (less than an hour), which made this spot absolutely perfect. We regret going to Porto and Lisbon to be honest. You should know Qinta de Senhora de Vida is in Colares, between the ocean and the Sintra hills, so it can feel damp and laundry takes a little longer to dry. The spot would be perfect for a family or a few quiet friends. If anyone asks me where they should go in Portugal, I am going to say this place, and don't book anywhere else.

We had a lovely stay at Gabriela’s beautiful estate in the Sintra hills. I can not imagine a more perfect host; she was the perfect mix of warm, welcoming and easy-going. Gabriela took very good care of us during our stay. We really appreciated the bread, meat, cheese, wine, fresh farm eggs and delicious homemade jam on our arrival, especially since all the grocery stores were closed on our arrival (we flew in on Easter Sunday). We especially enjoyed the garden, fruit orchard and hens. The dogs were all very gentle and sweet. One thing I was unsure about was the location, but it turned out to be one of the highlights of the stay. There is a beautiful hike literally out the back gate, we were only a short drive to Cabo da Roca and the most amazing hike/scramble/beach (Praia do Ursa). It was easy to drive to Sintra for the day. I was worried about parking, but Gabriela gave us great advice on where to park and we had no problems. Most of all, I am so grateful to have met Gabriela! Muito Obrigada!

Gabriella was an amazing host and so very friendly. The fresh eggs, ham, cheese, and bread was a wonderful treat for our breakfasts. Wish we could have stayed her longer.

Über diesen wundervollen Ort könnte man Seiten schreiben und um es kurz zu sagen, es war in nahezu jeder Hinsicht traumhaft. Nun im Detail. Es gibt genau drei Dinge, die wir (junge Familie mit zwei kleinen Kindern) als nicht ganz optimal aufführen würden...die Dusche ist ein bisschen schwach auf der Brust, in der Küche feuchtelt es (zumindest im Mai noch) recht arg, und die Straße ist deutlich zu hören (was an der Nähe zur Straße liegt, was gleichzeitig ein riesen Vorteil ist!). Eine neutrale Info zwischen rein: Man darf keine Furcht vor Hunden haben - es gibt 6 davon und sie laufen frei auf dem Gelände herum und kommen einen besuchen, werden jedoch nie unfreundlich oder aufdringlich. Nun zu den Dingen, die diesen Ort so traumhaft machen: Die riesen Terrasse überdacht und in einem Garten am Hang mit uraltem Eichenbestand, der selbst bei Hitze die Wohnung und Terrasse angenehm temperiert hält. Der ökologisch geführte Gemüsegarten, in welchem man frische Orangen vom Baum für Saft, Rosmarin vom Busch für die Bratkartoffeln (aus dem Garten) und Salat pflücken kann. Die stilvolle Einrichtung, inkl. automatischem Pellet-Schwedenofen im Wohnzimmer und großen und gemütlichen Betten. Die fantastische Lage zwischen den schönsten Stränden in der Region Lissabon/Sintra (Adraga 5 Minuten mit dem Auto), den Palästen und Klöstern und der Nähe zu Lissabon, welche alle Wege kurz hält. Und zuletzt, aber beinahe am wichtigsten, die fantastische Gastgeberin und Besitzerin, Gabriella - ein Mensch, so herzensgut, freundlich, offen und respektvoll, wie man ihn nur finden kann! Wir kommen in jedem Fall wieder und wenn möglich bald!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we only wish it could have been longer. The house is very clean. Our host had everything ready for us. The pellet stove was warm and inviting. Fresh eggs from the chickens on the property. Bread and wine, cookies, ham, cheese and local jam all waiting for us. The area is a world heritage site and close to magnificent beaches. We needed more than a couple of days to experience it all. The directions to the house that you find on VRBO are not correct. The site will mess you up. I suggest that you check with Gabriela on WhatsApp before proceeding to the house.