Argila House is inspired by the beautiful Portuguese clay pottery found in this region. This charming, modern and private ocean view house is close to Ericeira, a historic fishing village and surfing mecca with with some of Portugal's most beautiful beaches. The newly remodeled house is a idyllic and peaceful retreat with plenty of outdoor space.
It accommodates 10 people. There is a pool, outdoor bbq area, al fresco dining, and cinema room to keep the whole family entertained.
Since purchase we have invested in renovating the outdoor pool area and landscaping. The house has gone through a total rehab with fresh paint, lighting, all new furnishing, window treatments, and more. We worked with an interior design company in Lisbon to really make this house stand out from other rentals in the area. It is a house that we plan to live in during the winter months so we made it a home we would enjoy spending time in. No corners were cut!
As a couple who has rented many homes in the past we made sure Argila House has some of the amenities we love most.
The upstairs has two master bedrooms with their own ensuite bathrooms. So much easier traveling with friends and family when you have your own private bathroom. There are four bedrooms total upstairs (one has bunkbeds for kids or your friends that snore). The house has expansive views of the Ocean (2.6 km away) from multiple rooms.
Well equipped kitchen. We are both former chefs, so we know. Professional grade cooking gear, appliances, and knives. The dining room table that comfortably fits eight and a large couch and comfy chairs for chilling.
Two separate work areas (one upstairs and one downstairs) with desks in case you need to be on a work call and you don't want to bother other people. Super fast fiber Internet service (1 gig) with a high speed WiFi mesh network.
Head downstairs and you will find a cinema hangout room with a 65" smart TV (Apple TV also) and lots of seating area. Just outside the sliding glass doors there is a lot of open space. The pool has lounge chairs, umbrellas and is just missing a cold drink in your hands. Next to the pool is an outdoor kitchen and eating area. Lots of space to move around.
We bought the nicest mattresses we could find in Portugal. It is a must along with comfy pillows, sheets, and comforters. Plenty of free parking right outside. It is a quiet residential area and people park in their garage.
Lots more of course, but a couple to highlights for you. We hope you will love our home as much as we do and please do not hesitate to contact us or Elio if you have any questions or feedback about your stay.
aloha,
Rachel and Carnet (and Elio our property manager)
* You can track our journey renovating the house on our Insta account: @casa dot da dot argila *
Please be aware that Since January 2019, the city council of Mafra has a mandatory occupancy tax that has to be payed in cash at check in (2,30 € per person per day, in the first 7 days from May to October, from November to April it's 1,20€ ). Children under 12 are free of charge.
According to Portuguese law, at check in we are obliged to ask you for your personal details such as home address and passport.
If you are arriving on a late flight, please let me know in advance so we can arrange accordingly for a smooth check in.
- Late check-ins after 22:00 pm have a cost of 30€.