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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 nights min stay
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  • Child friendly
  • No pets allowed

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Casa dos Matinhos

Just 1 km from the world reknown surfing reserve of Ribeira d’Ilhas, our home is located in the town of Ribamar (Ericeira), within walking distance from the beaches of São Lourenço and Coxos. Having been recently renovated, Casa dos Matinhos is a 2 storey home, which boasts a spacious 220 m2, with a capacity to accommodate 9 people comfortably. The house is composed of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large kitchen and dining room, a sitting room, a TV room and a double-faced fireplace (great for those cool nights!). Outside, you can enjoy stunning sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean from the garden or the balcony, enjoy a BBQ in the backyard or simply just relax and soak up the sun after a long day of surfing, hiking, mountain-biking or just hanging out at the beach.

A 5 minute drive from Ericeira, and just 40 minutes from Lisbon, Ribamar is a quaint little village with all the all the necessary services and amenities (supermarkets, atm’s, pharmacy, cafés and plenty of seafood restaurants) so you don’t have to use the car if you don’t want to. The surrounding country-side is also very beautiful with its rolling hills, rural atmosphere, and cliffs overseeing the Atlantic Ocean – great for hiking and mountain biking, or just enjoying the sunset.

Free Wi-Fi internet access and cable TV service are provided, as well as fresh towels and linens. Should you require transport from and to Lisbon airport, this can also be arranged.

Bikes, scooters ands surf boards for rent are close by. Surf lessons can be arranged.

? What makes this place different?

! More information, doubts and some ideas!

Transport from and to the airport?

Bus:

When you arrive at Lisbon International Airport , you can take a bus to Ericeira, that will cost around 6 Euros/person , and then a taxi to Ribamar and for the last 4 km (aprox. €7 - €9).

Taxi:

Taxi transport can be arranged through Taxi Barata (Ricardo Barata). Ricardo has a fixed price for hotel guests of 55/60 euros for transport from Lisbon To Ribamar and another 55/60 Euros from Ribamar to Lisbon.

Train:

There is no train service from Lisbon to Ericeira and Ribamar.

The Garden?

The house faces West to, the Atlantic Ocean.

Yes! You can see the ocean from the garden and from the house. Depending at what time you cook dinner you can even appreciate de sunset over the ocean from the kitchen.

You can even observe the waves of the right side of Sao Lourenço bay, from the front garden, from the 1st floor balcony and from the two front bedrooms.

The back garden faces east and is sunny in the morning;

The outdoor eating area is sunny at lunch time;

The Road?

The road has few houses

It is a very small road! no noise, only the cars from the neighbours.

What you may listen to, is the brease, the waves and birds.

... when a neighbour comes, you listen to their car...

... Sometimes you can hear a dog from the neighbourhood...

Just 200 meters to the right side of the house there is a small playground for children and a football court.

The Sunset?

The sunset is someting that you can fall in love with almost every day if you have the opportunity to appreciate it on the atlantic ocean as it happens here. Some of the pictures of the sunset were taken from the house and others were taken during one of my favourite walks on the cliffs, a walk, I suggest you to do !

An unsual thing about this house is that you can be cooking and watching the ocean and the sunset at the same time!

What to do?

Surf ? Cook ? Read? write? BTT? Run ? Beach? Skate? Sleep?

This house has a Great location for those activities.

It is close to the surfing spots and with a very friendly and social kitchen area.

Maybe you would like to do some walks near the cliffs starting in the house, going down the road, crossing "praia dos coxos" and then by the cliffs until Ribeira d’ Ilhas. It is a perfect walk. Exercise, ocean, sunsets, breeze, waves, surfers and purple and yellow flowers among the green nature.

GO! walk to Ribeira d’Ilhas, have a drink there and come back, or if you feel like, and it is not too late, just walk until Ericeira and hang around…

If you are very active or you are in the mood, this is also very interesting by mountain bike. You have three old mountain bikes at your disposal in the garage.

If you need more bikes you can rent them in the little shop, just outside de camping site in Ericeira, for 13 Euros a day.

Do not forget to bring a sweatshirt or hoody with you, because the atlantic breeze can be very cool.

For very active people?

1. Surf , surf, surf....

2. Run , run, run …

3. Mountain biking and walks,

4. Skate park

What to do with Children?

1-Beach

Just go to the beach. children always love it. We have some children's toys you can use... If you do not want to take a shade, you can rent one, in season...

You have two beaches at walking distance.

2- Walk on the low tide in Ribeira D Ilhas

Interesting can be to go for a walk in the rocks during the low tide in Ribeira D Ilhas... Children always enjoy to look for little fish and crabs and observe sea plants;

3-Small play ground near the house

Exists a small playground nearby, just crossing the field on the left side of the house.

4- Animal Zoo in the village

You can visit the animal zoo of the village in Ribamar. The farm belongs to a German lady and you have to book it in advance,

5-Play ground Park with Atlantic view in Ericeira

In Ericeira, 3 km south, you can take the children to Parque de Santa Marta, near Praia do Sul. There you have an generous playground with an amazing view over the atlantic and restaurant and terraces and entrance is free!

6-Ocean Swimming Pool at low tide in Praia do Sul

When he ocean is at low tide, and it is windy, very interesting for children is the natural ocean swimmimg pool in the rocks of Praia do Sul, specially if it is windy, because that big hotel (Villa Galé) in the right side really creates a great wind barrier;

7- Visit the OCEANARIO in Lisbon

This is a must, probably the nicest one in Europe

8- Visit in Sobreiro, José Franco little windmills village,

A craft work – very popular, where every body likes to stop and and eat “pão com chouriço”

This place stays in the way from Ribamar to Mafra (do not take the high way)

9- Visit the ZOO in Lisbon

10-Play with a kite

About wind; if it is windy, remember, you can play with a kite and children love it. There is a kite in the house , You can use it.. Make your own fun!

11-If you do want to go to big swimming pools, you can always visit the Aquapark in Peniche 30 Km to the north of Ribamar, this could be a plan for a whole day, or at least for half a day.

12- Skateboarding?

if you and /or your childreen like to skateboard, you do have a fantastic skateboard park, with amazing ocean view, free entrance, at the Tiago Pires Quicksilver Shop , just after the camping site in Ericeira... It is a nice surf and clothing shop with a friendly bar, where you can have a drink and once again enjoy the amazing view of the ocean... They always lend skateboards.

Do not forget to wear protection, important for the safety of your body!

13-Playing tennis?

Book it in “Parque de Santa Marta”, just check the booking and price conditions before,

14-Horse Riding Lessons?

There is “Quinta do Cavalinho”. They have some information in internet. This place is just on the hill in front Ribeira d'Ilhas (hot beach and spot surf). You should talk with Débora: (phone number hidden). A lesson will cost fifteen Euros, but if you buy a group of ten lesson, you will pay only one hundred Euros.

15- SURF and Surf Experiences

The Village?

Were to shop for food ?

1. fish shop

2. butcher

3. supermarket "Forno"

4. Minimarket "Tito"

5. pharmacy

6. café:“pão com cores”

7. Clothes boutique

8. Drycleaner

9. Magazine shop

Bigger supermarkets:

1. Ericeira: Aldi, Lidl, Minipreço

2. Ericeira" Pão da Vila" and other pasteries shops

3. Local Market

4. Mafra hypermarkets: Continente; Pingo doce, Intermarché

5. In Joinal, for cheaper fruits and vegetables

Eating out?

Ribamar Has more than 10 restaurants and is reknown for its sea food!

These are the restaurants we prefer in Ribamar:

1. Terra Mar: wonderful view over Sao Lourenço Bay

2. Estrela do Mar: sopa rica do mar, lobstar salad

3. Rochedo: Try to eat sea rice ! yummy!

4. Marisqueira de Ribamar;

5. Golfinho Azul: beautiful view over Sao Lourenço Bay

6. Gruta: Nice steaks;

If you want to go Further to eat out, In Ericeira/ Sintra/ Cascais/ Santa Cruz, You have many more restaurants…

The night?

Do not forget to have a drink in "Barzinho", the pub of the village! Or visit the Bars existing in Ericeira

You sitll feel energy? go to “Ouriço” and dance .. really the oldest discoteque in Portugal, very small....

(I use to spend a lot of evenings in my youth there!)

Have fun !

Tired?

Your feel tired from surfing and the beach? Just light the fire place and feel warm…

A movie? a book?

Sleep late the next day!..

Cultural nearest options?

To the north:

1. Visit Óbidos

To the south:

1. Palácio de Mafra 5 to 10 minutes by car

2. The natural park: 10 minutes driving to Tapada de Mafra

3. Visit Sintra: 30 minutes driving

4. Visit Lisbon: 40 minutes driving

5. Visit Cascais and Estoril: 40 minutes

Transportation:

The public transportation is not far from the house.

The buses go Ericeira-South direction, or to Torres Vedras- direction north.

And because there are not so many buses, the taxi is always an option for those who do not come with a car.

Taxi to Ericeira: day time - around 7 euros; night time- around 9 euros.

Other details :

Insulation:

This house is fully insulated . This is a "plus" when compared to the majority of others, in temperature and sound from the outside. Very positive whenever you are travelling to Portugal, outside of the summer season.

Cleaning:

Cleaning lady, can be arranjed- 8 euros/hour

Weekly cleaning- can be arranjed-60 euros

What can you expect from us?

- A house that looks like in the pictures

- A Very clean house

- A holiday starter kit, including:

- A welcome basket of fruits, vegetables, cheese and wine

- laundry detergent for 3 loads;

- dishwasher detergent for 3 loads

- some toilet paper

- some shampoo, conditioner and bathing gel

- kitchen, bed, and bathroom linens

- a box of firewood

- some Nespresso coffee capsules,

And:

- a host at the distance of a phone call or Housetrip Message!

- A Host that has a little house in the attic, and may spend some time there,... And i say maybe, because we do not live there!!

- a host who tried to prepare you a home away from home!!!

I hope my little guide and sugestions will contribute for a wonderful stay.

Please we are sharing our life, house and things with you, do treat them well!

You are welcome!

I hope you enjoy!

Any doubt or information do not hesitate, you are welcome to ask.

Have a wonderful stay!

Thank you!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Damage deposit: ($108.24) €100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

No parties are alowd.
Only can use the garden if the main house down stairs is not rented.

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 night

About the owner

Maria Alexandra L.
Tourist License
18661/AL
Calendar last updated:
16 Aug 2023

Years listed:
9

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Our stay at Alexandra's beach house was wonderful. The house was perfect; lots of room, great location, and a superb
Jun 2014

Our stay at Alexandra's beach house was wonderful. The house was perfect; lots of room, great location, and a superb hostess. It soon became home!

18 Jun 2014

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