A HOUSE TO SHARE

A short distance from ecotours, birdwatching, and more, this smoke-free vacation home lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 4-minute drive to The Bridge of El Marco or the 5-minute drive to Serra de São Mamede Natural Park (and enjoy the property's convenient covered onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 5382-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi, TV, stereo, and DVD player.

This 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom rental features a living room, a fireplace, and air conditioning. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, a bidet, and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a lobster pot. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have access to laundry facilities.