Casa da Bia Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Lisbon Coast Cottages

      Excellent rating  
 Based on 46 reviews 
    
  
 
 
       Fantastic and well-equipped house with a short distance to the beach, shopping and good restaurants. Ralph is a super host who made sure that all aspects around the house ran smoothly. A clear recommendation from us.
     
   Duy 
 
 
 
 
 
     We celebrated a big family birthday with 12 of us. had a great stay at Casal de Santa Maria in Praia das Maçãs. Ralph is a great host- super responsive and ready to recommend places to eat. He even recommended a chef for us to have a special celebration at home (hugely recommend Francisco and Pipa too!) The kitchen is very well equiped. There are restaurants and small supermarkets walking distance. the house was a bit cold to start with (was a week of really bad weather) but once the heating was on it was toasty. From our bed we could see the crashing waves which was lovely. Easy to get to Sintra and from there to Lisbon. the drive requires some clever driving skills but once you've got it its easy enough
     
   Marie-Lisa 
 
 
 
 
 
     La maison est spacieuse et très bien équipée pour les grands comme pour les petits.
     
   Didier 
 
 
 
 
 
     All nine of us thouroughly enjoyed stayng at the villa. Great location with the beach (and surfing waves) within a 5 minute walk, high-quality restaurants (Ralph was very helpful) and a villa with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Clean and very well equipped for two families.
     
   Marianne 
 
 
 
 
 
     Great villa in a fantastic situation. Very comfortable villa, with everything you could possibly need. There are some great restaurants in walking distance and wonderful places to visit like Sintra. Highly recommended!
     
   Simon 
 
 
 
 
 
     An absolutely lovely villa in a fantastic location. We had a superb family holiday. Ralph was a great host, easy communication and really helpful info to help us make the most of our stay. Lots of things to do in the area and some lovely restaurants to try as well. We made great use of the pool and the local beaches were excellent. The villa has lots of space and everything you need to have a great stay. We’d love to go back. Highly recommended
     
   Dan 
 
 
 
 
 
     La maison est parfaite pour des vacances en famille ou entre amis. Elle est très bien équipée, propre et très bien située. Excellente communication avant l’arrivée et pendant le séjour. C’est une très bonne adresse.
     
   Magali 
 
 
 
 
 
     We had a beautiful holidays. The house is perfect, very well equipped, very well placed. Ralph is very present and always ready to help.
     
   Lucile 
 
 
 
 
 
     We were a large party of adults (couples), the Villa, andlocation suited us perfectly for our needs, in our late fiftys, so resort perfect.not much to say as it ticked all our boxes, and we really had a great time
     
   David 
 
 
 
 
 
     Vi var 11 voksne og en baby i huset, og alle opplevde at de hadde nok rom «for seg selv» og fellesarealer! Kjempefint svømmebasseng og veldig fine omgivelser. Du kan egentlig bo her uten bil også, det går en trikk rett utenfor døren til Sintra, og bilkjøring inn mot Lisboa er ikke anbefalt, så vi kjørte bare leiebilen inn til Sintra og tok toget derfra. Super beliggenhet med restauranter og butikker like ved! Stranda 5 minutter unna. Rett og slett helt supert - og Ralph var en god og vennlig vert som hjalp oss med det neste! Anbefaler dette stedet på det varmeste!
     
   Martine

      Excellent rating  
 Based on 57 reviews 
    
  
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Het is een mooi groot huiset dito tuin. Zowel binnen als buiten veel plekken om te zijn. Heerlijk zwembad met ligstoelen en meerdere zon- en schaduwplekken. Ralph, de eigenaar, geeft goede tips voor de omgeving, is erg behulpzaam en aardig. Het huis is goed schoon, heeft goede bedden, een grote keuken met veel voorzieningen en het ligt in een prachtige omgeving. Er zijn meerdere sport- en spel mogelijkheden voor binnen en buiten. Sintra is 20 minuutjes rijden en Lissabon 3 kwartier, afhankelijk waar je in Lissabon wilt zijn. Makkelijke en goede wegen. Er zitten kleine en grotere supermarkten in de buurt, goede restaurants en ook bezorgdiensten. Beslist een aanrader!
     
   Elise Kapitz 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Auch wenn das Wetter über die Osterfeiertage wirklich nicht sehr gut war, es hat tatsächlich viel geregnet hatten wir trotzdem eine sehr gute Zeit in Colares. Die Wohnung war dafür sehr gut ausgestattet und sauber. Ralph ist ein super Gastgeber, freundlich und entgegen kommend mit guten Tipps für die Umgebung. Die Lage ist sehr gut. Auf jeden Fall kann ich Lisbon Coast cottages weiter empfehlen.
     
   Marius Funk 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just returned from a fabulous one week stay at Quinta Sinfonia. The place is simply amazing. The house works well for 2 families, providing fantastic entertainment (swimming pool, pool table, boules, badminton, table tennis and foosball table).... Cooking options are great too, from standard kitchen to pizza oven and bbq. The location is a set back and private yet only a 10 minute walk to the centre which is well stocked with restaurants, bars and shops to cater for all needs. Travelling to Lisbon for a day via taxi and train from Sintra was very easy. Ralph is very helpful, no question is too small or daft, thanks Ralph. A great holiday in a great place and fabulous setting.
     
   Julia Carr 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just returned from a week at Casa da Santa Maria in Praia da Macas.  What a fabulous stay, the house is fantastic, so well equipped and clean.  We are a family of 6 adults and 4 children, 3 generations and everyone had a great time.  The pool and games room were a bonus, lots of fun.  Ralph provided lots of information  and restaurants and local market so handy.  Locals are so kind and friendly.  Happy to return.
     
   Elaine McIntosh 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful stay here. Ralph was a great host and we loved his local recommendations - you absolutely must eat at Nortada if you visit! The cottages are equipped with all the basics and even some extras we weren’t expecting like a Bluetooth speaker. The cottage was spotlessly clean, had everything we needed, and is located in a very quiet and walkable area with shopping, restaurants, and the beach just minutes away. Local transit is inexpensive and can get you to Sintra to see all the attractions. There is lots of both leisure and adventure to explore and could not have asked for a more ideal accommodation in the area.
     
   Alexander Anderson 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kom akkurat hjem fra en av de beste feriene noen gang! Vi var 11 voksne og en baby i huset, og alle opplevde at de hadde nok rom «for seg selv» og fellesarealer! Kjempefint svømmebasseng og veldig fine omgivelser. Du kan egentlig bo her uten bil også, det går en trikk rett utenfor døren til Sintra, og bilkjøring inn mot Lisboa er ikke anbefalt, så vi kjørte bare leiebilen inn til Sintra og tok toget derfra. Likevel gir nok leiebil deg litt mer fleksibilitet. Super beliggenhet med restauranter og butikker like ved! Stranda 5 minutter unna. Rett og slett helt supert - og Ralph var en god og vennlig vert som hjalp oss med alt vi trengte! Anbefaler dette stedet på det varmeste!
     
   Martine Tønnessen 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ralph was a pleasure to work with, he always responded quickly to our questions. His assistant Tiffany met us at check in and she was very personable and offered tremendous tips for the area, it was a seamless check in. As for the house it was spotless and the kitchen had everything you need for cooking. I would definitely rent from Ralph again. And did I mention the beach (beautiful), restaurants & store were a short 10 min walk away.
     
   Scott Wenzel 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The cottage Casa da Bia was comfortable and cozy. Our host Ralph was friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much. Highly recommended!
     
   Robert Umphress 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superbe villa pour 12 personnes dans laquelle nous avons été très bien accueillis. La terrasse avec une entrevue sur l’océan et sa piscine est un vrai plus !
     
   Lucas 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just got home from an amazing Holiday @ Casual de Santa Maria,  Met up with for a family reunion, 10 of in this house, with children ranging from 3-20 yrs old, Ralph was fantastic, very thorough and offered many tips and attractions for us in the area, the location is PERFECT! Walk to the beach , town, restaurants, local farmers market, butcher and small supermarkets are all within walking distance, even had playgrounds in the area for the kids,The  views off the deck were beautiful, spent many nights grilling up fresh fish and eating outside at the table drinking wine and listening to the waves hit the beach. Definitely an experience I will never forget! Thank you again Ralph and all of your staff for making this a memorable stay!
     
   Aaron Deneen

Guest comments

Thank you Ralph for everything

2017-06-30
by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 18 — Casa da Bia – Review 18

“We have stayed here for 10 days from the 28th of July to the 8th of August and everything went perfectly well.
A very nice welcome, a very well equipped cottage, very good advices about visiting the area, Sintra, Lisbon etc… Thank you Ralph for everything.
Only one tiny negative detail: the temperature of the ocean for those who don’t like cold water (16 degrees only).
I imagine that Ralph cannot do anything about it? What is sure is that we will recommend this location/cottage on the website for the future tourists.”

Family Thierry, France – July 2012 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

Thank you for all your good advice and care

2017-06-30
by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 17 — Casa da Bia – Review 17

“Dear Ralf, We had a great holiday in your two houses. Very comfortable and pleasant to stay. Thank you for all your good advice and care. The boys loved the surfing and their nightly parties at the surf lodge. We loved our dinners especially Buzio, where the shellfish was great. For our youngest son Jacp, he will not forget what ‘Portugal’ meant for him.”

Family Haussen, July 2012 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

Absolutely Magical Sintra is the most beautiful town

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by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 16 — Casa da Bia – Review 16

“The wind in my hair has brought out the Gypsy in me!! Loved every moment from Regaleira to Don Quixote!!
Absolutely Magical Sintra is the most beautiful town. Love to Fatima and the local butcher! really enjoyed it!!
Baie Danbie vir als! We had a lovely time and Sintra is indeed a little gem. Loved it!
I agree but have to add the Azenhas do Mar is also very special. I enjoyed the visits from the local cat. We had more than one very nice BBQ outside. Really a pity about the tram.
Thank you for all your help Ralph. Hope to come back one day.”

Sarah & friends – July 2012 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

‘windmill’ bar at Caba da Roca had us returning…

2017-06-30
by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 15 — Casa da Bia – Review 15

“What a wonderful holiday don’t want it to end. When I saw the cottage with it’s beautiful terrace on the internet, I knew I wanted to stay here & the reality did not disappoint me. We had a wonderful lazy meals out here, so relaxing. Thanks for all the tip on where to go + where to eat. Quinta Regaleira was mind blowing!!
The ‘windmill’ bar at Caba da Roca had us returning again and again for lunch!
We will definitley return to this villa, I love this area, Sintra is the most charming town & the beaches here are stunning.”

Poole family, South Africa – June 2012 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

The welcome basket is perfect when you are hot…

2017-06-30
by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 13.1 — Casa da Bia – Review 13.1

Casa da Bia - Review 13.2 — Casa da Bia – Review 13.2

“We have been here for a week and the weather has been cool & sunny – perfect for hiking & touring. We met Ralph & Ana in the jungle near Drake Bay in Costa Rica while they were honeymooning. They had just started renting these villas so we had them give us the email site and we dug it up after deciding to spend a week in the south of France – an unbelievably gorgeous ‘Geite’ ‘Glos du Pare’ – worth going to. We arrived after a grueling day of driving, flying,train & bus then on foot as we got off way too soon – hauling luggage though the street of Macas – Ralph found us & brought us here to this lovely, quiet perfect villa where we have had such fun. The welcome basket is perfect when you are hot tired & hungry. ‘Fatima’s’ store is great as is ‘Mario’s’ to buy meat. Sintra is amazing, we spent 2 full days there endless things to do & see. Try Lawrence’s restaurant on the way up to Quinta Regaleira – it’s wonderful and inexpensive. We ate in mostly but so far have tried Nautilus – Good + BarMacia – great view but expensive.
We are going to try again to get to Cabo da Roca after 3 failed attempts – we don’t have a car so walked to roundabout by road (once) – 1h – then twice by beach – 1st time couldn’t find the trail – take 45 minutes to begin, after 1 hour of trail hiking there is a road leading to a gorgeous beach where we wished we had a bathing suit but had great coffee & pastry then hiked back. We were still one hour away from Cabo da Roca – so return walking would take about 6 hours (4 if you take bus back and forth to trail head) buying a combine pass @sinta is much cheaper than individuals. We have really enjoyed this place, Thank you.”

Pauline & Sergio, Canada – June 2012 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

So close to the beach & downtown

2017-06-30
by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 12 — Casa da Bia – Review 12

“Wonderful trip. Great weather. Good food & friends. Love the cottages.
So close to the beach & downtown.
Can’t wait to come again.”

April & Herb – October 2011 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

Your tips on restaurants were really good as our…

2017-06-30
by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 11 — Casa da Bia – Review 11

“I had a lovely time here. Weather was absolutely perfect. The Cottage is lovely and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Your tips on restaurants were really good as our waistlines tell the tail !
Hope to come back with my family.”

Bonnie & Steve – October 2011 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

A lovely stay in a peaceful place

2017-06-28
by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 10 — Casa da Bia – Review 10

“A lovely stay in a peaceful place + away from crowds & tourists.
Praia Grande – Best beach.
Unbelievable fish + Value at Buzio – the best! Avoid Barmacia;
A great local Market + local shop of Fatima’s.
Portuguese are lovely people so pleasant and kind, Spend time in Sinta + day trip to Lisbon.
The house – kitchen + terrace + bathroom lovely, Maybe the bedrooms need some TLC.
Great help from Ralph, a lovely guy! thank you.”

Peggy & Eva, Ireland – September 2012 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

Very clean and well equipped

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by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 9 — Casa da Bia – Review 9

“Thank you very much for a very pleasant stay. The accommodation was first class, very clean and well equipped.
Ralph and Ana’s recommendations were very much appreciated and we visited some of the places suggested.
Sintra (Pena Palace and Moorish castle) were well worth the visit.
A fantastic holiday.”

Gill & Mark Phillips, Dan & Ailsa Thomas – August 2011 – Casa da Bia

Guest comments

Excellent accommodation in an excellent location !

2017-06-28
by lcoastcottages

Casa da Bia - Review 8 — Casa da Bia – Review 8

“Excellent accommodation in an excellent location !
Beautiful coastline. Good recommendations from Ralph for restaurants.
Ate very well at Nautilus, Patricias and Adega das Azenhas – Adega full of locals !
A very enjoyable stay – Thank’s Ralph !”

Sheila & Aileen, Scotland – July 2011 – Casa da Bia