As others have said, the hospitality of Carol was great and the views were fantastic, even with the damp weather we endured through most of our 2 weeks in Portugal and Spain. You do get separate lounge, bedroom and kitchen which is nice and the price is good value. It is homely; do not expect it to be 5 star.... More

We had expected to be comfortable at Cinco based on previous reviews and seeing photos of the accommodations and the incredible views. We were not expecting, however, the warm hospitality and special touches that Carole and Stuart provided. When we arrived, Carole greeted us warmly, gave us great information about touring in the region, gave great insiders tips on local... More

We stayed 2 nights end of February and enjoyed every minute, even despite poor weather. For a remarkably reasonable cost we got a private-entry suite of rooms. Kitchen large, fully equipped and fully stocked. Bathroom very large with good tub/shower. Nicely decorated double bedroom (we had initial concern that the mattress might be too soft, but we slept like logs).... More

My husband and I stayed at Cinco for four nights while visiting Portugal in January, 2013. We highly recommend staying there! The house itself is spacious and cheerful; the kitchen is fully stocked and the bathroom is large and airy. We slept quite soundly as there was no street noise or noise from the neighbors; the house overlooks a valley... More

Pros -- Spacious and comfortable accommodations = nice kitchen with lots of appliances, big bathroom and living room, bedroom -- Kid friendly = toys, games, DVDs to entertain kids; can rent a cot and high chair for extra -- Helpful owners = willing to give suggestions and recommendations, offered to let us use a back pack carrier for our son,... More

My husband and I recently stayed at Cinco when we were on our honeymoon in Portugal. Carole and Stuart were both extremely helpful and friendly hosts. The apartment you stay in makes you feel like you're staying with friends or family. It's very comfortable. There is a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and extra room. Plus you have access to the garden... More

We very much enjoyed our brief stay at Cinco in late September. Carole and Stuart have substantially renovated their house, including the apartment. The apartment is large and comfortable and beautifully appointed. The couch in the living room faces two glass doors that open on to a terrace with beautiful views. There are two sitting areas on the terrace, and... More

This was one night of our honeymoon, and was lovely. The accommodation is very nice, Carole the owner was lovely, and very helpful, the views from the terrace are great, day or night. The rooms comfortable, although the beds were a little too soft for us. Great location, very close to Sintra, and the reccomendations for dining from Carole, were... More

I have little (if anything) to add to the many enthusiastic reviews of Cinco. Every aspect of the experience was outstanding, including such details as comfort of bed and good water pressure in the shower. Carole, whose labor of love Cinco is, was as accommodating as could be, and we even met the rather reclusive Oliver (cat) as we were... More