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Casa do Zimbro
Alcácer do Sal, Comporta, Portugal
Casa do Zimbro
Alcácer do Sal, Comporta, Portugal
Nesting Doll
A sweet home set directly on the sand in a sunny rural lot, this breezy, beachy cottage showcases all new construction rendered in classic Comporta style. Set bull’s eye at the center of a flowering native garden itself surrounded by rice paddies that are then bordered by wild, rugged dunes and ultimately flanked by the rippling Atlantic, the house feels intimate and solitary, like a shiny gem at the heart of a treasure box.
Wooden boardwalks crisscross the sand beyond its terraces, and a chaise-lined lap pool lets you take in pleasingly simple views of the verdant countryside.
Standing at the heart of a lush garden within the uniquely wild environment outside the village of Comporta, this home offers private beach access and attractive landscaped spaces in which to stretch out and relax. Straw-roofed canopies, covered terraces, and a poolside pergola all provide shade cover from Portugal’s bright sunshine, and the outdoor dining area, barbecue, and pool deck are perfect for soaking up the rays or catching the colorful coastal sunset.
This villa for rent in Portugal looks like a traditional country home of the area, though the four-bedroom, four-bath villa was recently completed and features all modern amenities and comforts. The interior showcases whitewashed walls and high-beamed and trussed ceilings. Convenient built-in furnishings including multiple shelving units and deep bench styled seating areas, lined with colorful cushions for casual lounging. Easygoing, coastal-themed home décor fits the villa’s bleached seaside styled interior design, and rattan furnishings complement personal accent pieces such as table lamps, assorted sconces and knickknacks.
The home’s pool is set slightly below the residence, with peaceful views out onto the green countryside. Mod, ground-level chaise loungers line the deck, and windswept pines and fragrant shrubs are planted prettily around the boardwalks leading from the home’s terraces and straw canopies into the landscaped garden and beach entry beyond the lot.
AROUND
This villa for rent in Portugal is located in the Comporta countryside between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque Sado Estuary, a colorful wetland beloved by birders and dolphin watchers. The home offers easy access to the nearby community of Comporta, regarded as a lively gem of Portugal’s Alentejo coast. A handful of luxury resorts and private estates populate this once traditional agricultural village, and boutiques, cafes, galleries and groceries are numerous.
The countryside surrounding the home is dotted with orange trees, holm oaks, and the twisting, terracotta colored cork oaks rising from golden prairies. The unique, waving vegetation of the region’s rice paddies is particularly picturesque. A quick drive away, the Arrabida Mountain Range National Park offers more rugged exploration, and the bustling metropolis of Lisbon is also reachable within a couple of hours by car.
Closer to the villa, unspoiled sandy beaches stretch for miles, backed by pale ochre cliffs and inlets. Casa do Zimbro offers private beach access within walking distance of the front door, beyond the home’s boardwalks set in the sand.
LOCATION
Comporta, Portugal. Nearest airport: Lisbon (80km).
BEST TIME TO VISIT: The house is available May to September.
