THE GLASS HOUSE

Between €1,320/3 nights and €5,640/6 nights

Up to 12
guests

5
Bedrooms

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Breakfast / Welcome Hamper

A/C

Wifi

Swimming Pool and/or Jacuzzi

Location

SANTIAGO DO CACEM, ALENTEJO COAST

“A modern minimalist villa with panoramic windows all around, spacious indoor-outdoor living spaces, and an infinity pool surrounded by a pristine landscape near the Alentejo Coast.”

This stunning modern villa sits on a high plateau with unobstructed 180º views over ancient cork oak and olive trees and is surrounded by 9 hectares of pristine private grounds, near the Alentejo coast. It’s an ideal holiday rental for those wanting to get away from it all and unwind.

The Glass House was designed for spending time relaxing between the infinity pool terrace and the very spacious open plan living/dining room, whilst enjoying the natural landscape around it. Masses of natural light pour in through floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and minimalist interiors seamlessly merge with outdoor living areas, resulting in a fluidity that creates a delightful space for family and friends to gather. The villa has 5 bedrooms, one of which with 4 bunks beds which children will take delight in sleeping in.

Your days will be filled with bird song from sunrise onwards, but the real magic happens once the sun starts to drop over the horizon – the Alentejo’s golden sunsets are legendary as are the star-studded night skies. The Costa Vicentina Natural Park nearby also features some of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal as well as many kms of scenic trails to explore, winding through this beautiful part of European coastline. You can find out more about the trails here (https://rotavicentina.com/en/).

The small town of Santiago do Cacém is only a short drive away and offers good amenities including restaurants and a fresh fish/vegetable market. The nearest beach is 30 minutes away and the quaint nearby villages of Melides and Porto Covo on the coast, are well worth a visit.

Warning Notes: Access to the property is via a short unpaved road (approx. 1.5 kms). There are some drops from the pool area onto a lower level, young children need to be supervised.

LAYOUT

Entrance hall
Large open plan living/dining room with a bar/worktop island separating the kitchen area; this room is surrounded by sliding glass windows opening onto the exterior
The different terraces built around the living/dining room include a dining patio, lounge with sofas & built in BBQ area
Guest WC & shower bathroom
Double bedroom suite, shower bathroom & sliding glass windows opening onto the exterior
Two double bedrooms each with sliding glass windows opening onto the exterior
Shared rain shower bathroom
Bunk bedroom with 4 built-in bunk beds & sliding glass windows opening onto the exterior
Master double bedroom suite, large bathroom with rain shower, bath & double basins, small office space & sliding glass windows opening onto the exterior

AMENITIES

Bedroom linen is changed at the end of each week; bathroom towels are changed mid-week and end of each week; hair dryers are provided
All double bedrooms have Queen size beds (160x200 cms) and the bunk bedroom has 4 built-in beds (90x190 cms); there are block-out curtains in all the bedrooms
Baby cot (w/linen), highchair & children dinnerware on request/free of charge
WiFi is available throughout plus a large wall-mounted wide-screen Smart TV
Underfloor heating system throughout the whole house & air conditioning in all bedrooms as well as in the main living area, keep the property comfortable all year round; extra ceiling fan in the living/dining room
Well-equipped kitchen includes electric oven, induction cooktop, microwave, wine fridge, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, blender, hand blender, air fryer, rice cooker & dishwasher
Laundry room with washing machine & dryer
The infinity swimming pool is unfenced (14x4 metres & depth ranging between 1 - 1.5 metres); flood lit at night; sun loungers & pool towels provided

STAFF & SERVICES INCLUDED

Meet & Greet + Housekeeping 4 hours mid-week
Pool & Gardening Maintenance
Basic welcome hamper supplied on arrival (red & white wine, butter, eggs, olive oil & vinegar, salt & pepper, local fresh bread, guest soaps & lavatory paper, essential cleaning products such as washing up liquid, dishwasher & washing machine detergents, electric torch, and mosquito repellent)

EXTRA SERVICES ON REQUEST

Pre-arrival food shopping, paid locally
Possibility of hiring a chef/cook for meal preparations

DISTANCES

Santiago do Cacém (bank, hospital, chemist, hypermarket, fish & local produce market & restaurants): 13 kms
Badoca Park (children’s Safari Park): 20 kms
Melides (village & beach): 34 kms
Monte Velho (beach): 29 kms
Porto Covo (village & beach): 36 kms
Lisbon Airport: 153 kms

2025 RENTAL PRICES IN EUROS

January & February – €440 p/night
March – €500 p/night
April (except Easter) & October - December (except Christans/New Year) – €560 p/night
May & Easter (18-21 April) – €625 p/night
June – €750 p/night
July & August – €940 p/night
September & Christmas/New Year (20 December 2025 – 4 January 2026) – €690 p/night

GENERAL BOOKING & CANCELLATION TERMS

Minimum stay of 3 nights applies between October-March; minimum stay of 4 nights applies between April – June, September & Christmas (20 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026); minimum stay of 6 nights applies in July & August; flexible change overs
Check-in after 16:00 hours & check-out before 10:00 hours
No parties for more than full capacity, no pets & strictly no smoking indoors (penalty equal to security deposit)
Extra services are subject to availability and should be booked well in advance especially in high season; no credit cards accepted locally, only cash
Non-refundable rental deposit of 30% required to reserve the property
Rental balance due 6 weeks prior to start date of rental, not refundable after this date
Security deposit of €1,500 to be paid in advance of rental - this amount minus any applicable charges is refundable at the end of the holiday

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