Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches located?

This family-friendly Sintra villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sintra Mountains, Grande Beach, and Macas Beach. Casal Santa Maria and Capuchos Convent are also within 3 mi (5 km). Banzão Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Pinhal Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

8/10 Good

Alan S.

Jun 23, 2025

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Colares gem

All the reviews were true! Sandra and Eduardo own a perfect place for a group vacation. Their hospitality is first class and they are very concerned about their guest’s well being. The pool and outside dining area were wonderful. The location is very convenient for a wide range of activities. I based my choice of this house on reviews and we were not disappointed. Thank you Sandra and Eduardo.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Mar 7, 2023

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Wonderful experience

Very charming home in beautiful area. Hosts extremely welcoming and helpful!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene V.

Jul 6, 2024

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The perfect place to stay! Highly Recommend

We had 9 adults, children aged 7, 6,2 and newborn. The Barca Charm house was perfect for all ages! We loved the outdoor kitchen and the pool. Wonderful communication. Sandra and Eduardo had excellent communication and recommendations for our group. Their welcome Portuguese starters and Sangria were delicious as well as the meal they prepared for us. It’s an excellent location with bus stop right outside to Sintra or the beach. Ubers were cheap and came quickly too. Easy walk to Colares for groceries and brewery. We would stay here again and highly recommend! Thank you for opening your home to us

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELISABETH V., Sunnyvale, California

Jul 27, 2021

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An amazing family holiday!

After having spent nearly two years apart, we had the most wonderful time at Barca Charm House. The house is beautiful and we especially appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the property. The children especially loved the outside play areas, the adults loved the most incredibly well equipped outdoor kitchen and we all loved the pool. The location is outstanding and we really enjoyed being able to visit Sintra, Cascais, Ericeira as well as the spectacular Praia Grande. Amenities are excellent and the local restaurants are superb. Eduardo and Sandra were incredible hosts and we were taken back by the feast they prepared on our arrival. Thanks so much for the most wonderful family holiday - we will treasure those memories forever.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Aug 3, 2022

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Beautiful house, fantastic outdoor space

Plenty of room for our group of 7 adults and 2 children. Honestly, other than sleeping we were rarely inside the house because the outside space is so wonderful, with beautiful plantings and landscaping. The outdoor kitchen and dining area has everything you need, even a dishwasher. The kids loved the pool, table tennis, and badminton. Sandra and Eduardo are as kind and helpful as everyone has said, and we enjoyed two of their home-cooked meals and recommend them. It's an easy walk from the house to get groceries, pastries, beer, wine, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olof Bjork T.

Jun 19, 2022

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Our wonderful stay at Barca Charm House

Me and my family of nine had the pleasure of staying at Barca Charm House for a week. Everything was perfect for us, the house, the garden and the swimming pool. Sandra and Eduardo are absolutely outstanding hosts. We had the warmest welcoming and you could feel that they have put their heart and soul into this place. The Colares/Sintra area is amazing with its different beaches, castles, palaces, gardens and villages. The nature is at its very best. No need for Disney World. This is so much more. This place will forever be in our hearts. Highly recommended! On behalf of the Icelandic family, Ólöf Björk

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Aug 29, 2019

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Great villa, great hosts, great location

From booking to returning home everything about this holiday was outstanding. Sandra and Eduardo are the most welcoming hosts providing a wealth of information before and during the holiday and a wonderful taste of Portuguese food on arrival. They went out of their way to get the property ready for our early arrival, knowing we were travelling with very young children. The villa is so well thought out and equipped and was the perfect space for our party of 8 adults and four children with ages ranging from 1-10. Any queries we had during the holiday were answered quickly. It was so convenient to have an outdoor kitchen area next to the BBQ by the pool, where we spent most of our time. The location is perfect for exploring, with a beautiful beach a short drive away with Ubers costing less than €5 for the journey. Sintra is a beautiful place and we would love to go back and see more of it. If we travel as a large party again we would definitely book Barca Charm House again. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the villa. Thank you Sandra and Eduardo, you are great hosts and genuinely lovely people.

10/10 Excellent

Lara D.

Aug 7, 2025

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Brilliant!

Superb hosts, very friendly and helpful. always on hand to offer tips about the area or house. The villa is in an excellent location, close to beaches, lovely towns like Sintra very close and Lisbon is even close enough for visits . Colares was perfect for our family as it had everything with needed. The house was well equipped, the WiFi was good. We loved the pool and bbq area. Would defo stay again.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Jun 2, 2025

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A wonderful family gathering.

We chose the Barca Charm House for its location, family friendliness and wonderful reviews. Each review referred to the hospitality of our hosts and I have to agree with previous reviewers, Sandra and Eduardo were exceptional. The house is comfortable and fully equipped. There was everything you could possibly need and so much more. The only item we were unable to bring with us was a potty for our 2 year old. Sandra was immediately on the case and brought a brand new potty round which was so helpful! There is so much to see and do in the area that a week just wasn’t long enough. We left with heavy hearts. Our family are spread out over the world and time spent together is very precious. We made many happy memories in the Charm house. Thank you Sandra and Eduardo. Wishing you both health and happiness.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Mar 29, 2025

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Wonderful Stay in Colares

It was a wonderful location and we had a great trip, especially with such wonderful and responsive hosts. The only issue we had was plumbing/ventilation of the three bedrooms downstairs could have been improved because of all the rain.

Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

Mar 3, 2025

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TODO MARAVILLOSO

Hemos estado 4 dias y la experiencia es de 100 en todo. Los dueño un encanto. Te enseñan y explican todo a la perfección y te reciben con comida típica de alli. La casa una pasada, las habitaciones amplias con colchones y almohadas super comodas. Todo lo necesario para pasar unos dias. Papel higienico, de cocina, toallas, ...El exterior super chulo para hacer barbacoa y que los niños juegen con todo lo que tienen.Tienen bicis que se pueden utilizar para ir a la playa y hacer una mini excursion con los niños. Muchas gracias por todo, de seguro que si volvemos a esa zona, repetiremos con voaotros. Sois encantadores.Besos Elena, familia y amigos.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcey H.

Oct 21, 2024

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Great home!

We had a great time. The neighborhood was quiet, the pool was lovely, and the hosts were fantastic. Will definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per Ole F.

Oct 19, 2024

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Skønt ophold i Colares med behageligt klima.

Fantastisk hus, meget venligt værtspar og god mad i nærheden.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean N.

Sep 17, 2024

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Perfect Family Holiday

I booked this villa for my wife’s surprise 60th, she wasn’t aware the rest of the family was there the day before. we are a 3 generation big family ranging from 9 months to 60 and based on the fact it had five bedrooms and 4 separate bathrooms it was perfect, when we arrived it stood up to our expectations plus more, it’s a perfect villa for big families, the pool, garden, the BBQ and outside kitchen all made it a holiday not to be forgotten. It’s central to all your needs, a day trip to Sintra, Lisbon, the local beach’s , shops and restaurants, I would recommend the fish restaurant called Bar Do Fundo at the end of the beach road of Praia Grande and watch the sun set, if you want simple food and some great beers then head off to the beach village and try AMA stone bake Pizzas A massive thank you to Sandra & Eduardo for your hospitality and arranging a traditional Portuguese birthday meal for us , the paella was out of this world😘

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Jul 9, 2024

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Accueil chaleureux!

Nous avons reçu un accueil chaleureux à notre arrivée avec une foule de petites attentions! La maison jaune a su plaire à toute la famille! Nous avons trouvé que la maison était très bien équipée. Les hôtes nous ont transmis plusieurs astuces pour faire de notre séjour un succès. Merci à Sandra et Eduardo :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Scott L.

Jul 2, 2024

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The BEST!!

The Barca Charm House was our dream come true for a 50th wedding anniversary with the whole family (12 of us). Every little thing to make your vacation special has been thought of - we loved the beautiful decor with all it's colorful accents, toys & activities for kids, deightful pool, and the ourtdoor kitchen SO much!! The location is also PERFECT for enjoying Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and all the lovely beaches and quaint coastal villages that are nearby. Colares itself is a terrific little non-touristy town - a fabulous base for our 9 days. There even is excellent bus service to the beaches and towns right at the end of our little private road! While everything about the house gets a 10+ in our book, the best is the incredible hosts, Sandra and Eduardo. They were so attentive, right from the start - and so helpful answering our many questions. They were always quick to respond with the perfect restaurant recommendation to the best fish markets to a wonderful local place to wacth Portugal play in Euros 2024! I cannot stress how much they added to our enjoyment! We left the Charm House feeling like we now had "family" in Portugal. We'd be back in a heartbeat - it is just the BEST!!! A million thanks, Sandra and Eduardo, for helping us to have the best vacation/family reunion ever!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladimira S.

Jul 1, 2024

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Perfect house for family reunion!

The owners Sandra and Eduardo were amazing. They greeted us with Portuguese appetizers and sangria at their lovely home. They were very helpful, honest, caring and thoughtful. The house was great for our party of 12. Nine adults and 3 children. We loved the outdoor kitchen, nice extra space to hang out. The house is big and wonderful for larger groups. We were all together but everyone had their privacy at the same time. Very spacious. Very close to a bus stop with connection to Sintra. We took a train from Sintra to Lisbon, very easy. The house is located approximately 30 min walk from the beach, and the beach is beautiful. House is very well equipped, we had everything we needed. We appreciated that previous guests left spaces etc. in the pantry. Very helpful when trying to cook . I would highly recommend the house . Thank you Sandra and Eduardo for making our vacation so special. We appreciate your traditional Portuguese gift as well!!! We had an awesome time at your house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanne s.

May 23, 2024

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Perfect family vacation stay

A Barca charm house was the perfect place for our entire family to enjoy a week in beautiful Portugal. Sandra and Eduardo are the most charming hosts and so helpful. The house was supplied with everything we needed, clean, comfortable, and gorgeous. There are bikes, games, toys and an awesome heated swimming pool. So close to all the major sites and beaches. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

May 14, 2024

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The best hosts ever! 5 stars!

The hosts were absolutely incredible from the moment we booked till the moment we left - they went above and beyond! Nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel so at home and comfortable. The house was fantastic and so easy to get everywhere by bus or walking. Beach and playgrounds! The kids loved playing in the pool and the sandpit and the little houses. We had such a lovely stay - thanks so much both! Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy M.

May 10, 2024

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As good as it looks!

The house if just as friendly and fun as it appears in the photos. The air here is filled with birdsong and the property provides more facilities than we could ever use. The hosts welcomed us warmly and seemed available for anything we may need. This place is a great find.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

Apr 15, 2024

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Barca Charm House

Had a wonderful time at the Barca Charm House on our first trip to the beautiful country of Portugal!! Sandra and Eduardo are the perfect hosts - made us feel like family!!! They greeted us when we arrived and Sandra prepared some Portuguese food tastes for us and Eduardo made his delicious sangria. He even returned another night and left us a surprise sangria pitcher!!! The house was perfect for our family!!! The grandkids had a backyard to play in, a sand box, play market, and playhouse to enjoy!! There were toys inside too and a small table and chairs for them.Unfortunately, we were only able to enjoy the pools on two days.The home is like old Portugal. The bedrooms were all spacious and well appointed. The kitchen was perfect for dinners. The home is also close to the beach, market and pastry shop. My kids were able to walk to the market and pastry shop to get coffee in the morning, We rented a car and drove to many sites in the area. The house is centrally located which makes it easier!!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Sep 16, 2023

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Great stay

Owners very helpful

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tina K.

Sep 10, 2023

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Beautiful house & Wonderful holiday

We had an amazing holiday at the charm house, good size accommodations, plenty of towels, equipment, kitchen utensils they had really thought of everything. Lovely helpful hosts. Children loved the heated pool (extra charge). Relaxing evening around the table in the outside kitchen BBQ, games, laughing and making memories. The local beach is beautiful, a good 35mim walk from the house. Local winery, shops & restaurants all a short walk away. My only concern is that in Verbo advertising it says child’s beds in bedroom 2&5 but there are none and certainly wouldn’t be room in bedroom 5 for a child’s bed.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Sep 4, 2023

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Wonderful house with amazing hosts

We loved our stay here. They had thought of everything and we felt so comfortable and welcome. When we arrived our hosts made us some delicious Portuguese food and drink which made the start of our holiday even more special. The pool and outside dining area were the highlights for us, we spent many happy hours here. The location is perfect for visiting local beaches and exploring nearby historic places of interest. We had one car but found walking to the beaches and nearby supermarket very easy. We will be back. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudi B., San Jose

Aug 3, 2023

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Amazingly perfect vacation rental and a stay we will always remember fondly

We were so happy we rented this beautiful home . Love the decorating! This place is the most perfect I have come accross in decades of travel with the nicest, kindest, most accommodating hosts. Every need had been anticipated and any question quickly answered. We had picked this house because it seemed perfect for the little kids ages 1, 2, 4 and 10 and we needed an enclosed pool. Everything we dreamed of was in the house....several cribs, strollers, high chair, children's dishes and utensils. They loved it! The play houses,sandbox and loads of toys were amazing and the kids loved it all. It's such a relief to be able to relax outside while the kids are occupied playing. Floaties and volleyball net were a big hit, and the 4 year old learned to swim here! The outdoor kitchen was brilliant....with extra dishes, fridge and dishwasher. The hose itself is so cute and roomy with 5 lovely bedrooms , bath, big kitchen and living room and playroom. There were even English shows on tv for the kids. We were all so happy and relaxed here at our first family reunion again after Covid! We were received with sangria and delicious Portuguese snacks ..including sausage set alight on a ceramic pig..very cute! The next day we ordered Paella fro Sandra and what an amazing meal that was! So much to see ...beaches, Sintra, Lisbon etc. We walked to the beach or into town which was lovely. The grocery store in Colares is great..with a very good and well-priced wine selection. A wonderful stay!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

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