With a sunny disposition and great outdoor areas to chill, this supper spacious luxury beach estate is the perfect place to enjoy some Comporta bliss. In a serene rural setting, you will be woken up by songbirds and can hear the ocean nearby. You can also walk or cycle to the off-grid and pristine Brejos beach, across paddy fields and wild dunes. At the end of the day, it’s time for a sundowner on the roof top terrace!

Casa do Elefante has been built for relaxed living and features 5 en-suite bedrooms spread over several modern thatched cabanas, totalling 500 sq metres of living space. The cabanas have exposed wood and bamboo ceilings, polished cement floors and large panoramic windows, and each opens onto its own private terrace. The interiors are decorated in a soft and warm palette of colours with a beach chic vibe. There are flood-lit wooden pathways connecting all the cabanas within fenced-in grounds totalling 7,500 square metres.  

With so much space on offer, there are plenty of options for large families or friends to be together, or for escaping to read a book and relax if you need some private time. At the centre of the property, the long lap heated swimming pool and gazebo are surrounded by a decked terrace. You can enjoy a game of table-tennis under the shade of pine trees or play beach volley, whilst a yoga cabin and an outdoor deck provide a special spot for some mindfulness practice. Some beach equipment is also provided.

The Comporta region’s selling point is its simplicity despite some high-profile A-list visitors. It sits within the Sado River Nature Reserve and you can do some dolphin watching, cycle between rice paddies and pine forests, learn to surf, or go horse riding on the dunes. The local fishermen still mend their nets on the beach and storks make their nests in just about every pole in the area. There is no in-your-face nightlife, and it has an unpretentious vibe with just a hand full of trendy restaurants and hippy-chic shops. Comporta, Carvalhal, and Pego beaches each host cool beach bars/restaurants.

Lucky guests at Casa do Elefante will enjoy private access to Praia de Brejos – practically only known to the locals and with no restaurant or bar, this pristine stretch of sand remains rarely visited all year. It enjoys views towards the “Serra da Arrabida” nature reserve in the distance and is perfect for family picnics.

MAIN HOUSE

• Very spacious open-plan living and dining room (with open fireplaces) and kitchen (with a central work island)
• Laundry room
• Guest WC
• Large semi-covered terrace for outdoor dining and living

CABANA 1

• Master bedroom (bed size 180×200 cms) with en-suite shower bathroom
• Semi-covered terrace with built-in seating + roof top terrace
• Outdoor shower

CABANA 2

• Double bedroom (bed size 160×200 cms) with en-suite shower bathroom
• Twin bedroom (2 beds size 80×200 cms) with en-suite shower bathroom
• Semi-covered terrace with built-in seating

CABANA 3

• 2 Double bedrooms (bed size 160×200 cms) each en-suite shower bathroom
• Semi-covered terrace with built-in seating

• Bedroom & bathroom linen is changed once a week
• Hairdryers & dressing gowns provided 
• All the bathrooms have a handheld & rain shower
• Free Wi-Fi available throughout 
• Smart TV & Blue Tooth sound-speakers
• Doors and windows with mosquito nets and light-blocking wooden shutters
• Underfloor heating throughout and open fireplaces in the living/dining rooms room
• Kitchen equipment includes gas hob, electric oven, fridge & freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, juice maker, blender/kitchen-aid, coffee maker, slicing machine
• Laundry room with washing machine & dryer
• Swimming pool (18×5 metres &1,35 metres deep) w/roman steps; pool heating  (up to 27º Centigrade maximum when used with cover); poolside gazebo; sun loungers & towels provided
• Table tennis & beach volley
• Yoga cabin (28 sq metres) & deck, includes mats & hydraulic roller for guests to use
• Beach sun umbrella & cooler available for guests to use
• Gas BBQ
• Shaded parking for 3 cars

• Villa Manager Assistance for check-in, during stay & check-out
• Daily Housekeeping x 6 hours x 6 days a week
• Garden & Pool Maintenance x 1 per week
• Basic welcome hamper supplied on arrival (drinking water, wine, milk, coffee, tea, bread, honey, sugar, salt & pepper, local cheese, seasonal fruit, guest soaps & lavatory paper, essential cleaning products such as washing up liquid, dishwasher & washing machine detergents, spare electrical bulbs, candles & matches, mosquito repellent plug-in gadgets)

• Baby cot (w/linen) & highchair
• Personal Laundry
• Extra Cleaning 
• Cook Service & Food Shopping 
• Babysitting 

• Praia de Brejos (no amenities): 1,5 kms

• Carvalhal Village (basic cafés, restaurants & bars, supermarkets & small shops selling freshly caught fish & locally grown vegetables): 5 kms
• Comporta (trendy shops, restaurants, other basic services & beach with amenities): 6 kms
• Praia do Carvalhal (beach with amenities): 7 kms
• Praia do Pego (beach with amenities): 8 kms
• Troia Golf Course: 20 kms
• Melides (village): 24 kms
• Grandola (nearest town with hipper market): 27 kms
• Alcacer do Sal: 30 kms
• Lisbon Airport: 110 kms

2023 RENTAL PRICES IN EUROS

1 July – 26 August: €23,500 p/week

3 June – 1 July & 26 August – 30 September & 16 December – 6 January 2024: €18,000 p/week

25 March – 3 June & 30 September – 4 November: €16,000 p/week

1 January 2023 – 25 March & 4 November – 16 December: €14,000 p/week

• Minimum 1-week rentals apply with Saturday changeovers preferred 
• 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 €8,000 to be paid in advance of rental – this amount minus any applicable charges is refundable after the holiday