CONS Cons: Irgendwie passte im Moka House alle, aber ganz rund war es eben nicht. Und das sage ich nicht, weil ich sonst 1000-Euro-Retreats gewohnt bin. Ich weiß auch nicht, ob einfach ein Hauch Gastfreundlichkeit fehlt oder die Moka-Leute einfach sparen... Das betraf vor allem die Verpflegung. Zum Frühstück gibt es leider weder Obst noch Joghurt oder Honig; von Wurt, Käse oder Eiern ganz zu schweigen! Und natürlich, im Süden frühstückt man nicht soooo ausgibig, aber wenn man morgens 2 Stunden gesurft hat, knurrt der Magen ganz schön! So gesehen, würde ich sagen, dass das Essen hier nicht zu einem Sport-Urlaub passt. Und, glaubt mir, (fast) jeden Tag Yoga und Surfen verbraucht schon viel Energie. (Als ich die Moka-Leute freundlich darauf hinwies, schienen sie eher etwas beleidigt... Ich vermute also nicht, dass sie etwas an der Verpflegung ändert.) Dass es im Moka House keinen Moka gab, war dann auch ein kleiner Running-Gag :-p Was die Lage angeht: Das Haus liegt schon bissl ab vom Schuss; es gibt zwar einen Shuttle, der gegen 11 Uhr vormittags zum Strand fährt. "Surferleute" verpassen den aber in der Regel, weil sie erst später vom Surfen zurückkommen. Wer es sich also leisten kann, sollte ein Auto mieten. Naja, und leider hatten wir irgendwelche Ungeziefer im Zimmer. Da reagierte die Crew aber sehr schnell, holte den Kammerjäger und ließ uns für zwei Nächte umziehen. Leider gab es dafür keine Entschädigung, es war insgesamt aber trotzdem ein schöner Urlaub.

PROS Pros: Die Atmosphäre vor Ort ist entspannt und das Gelände ist wirklich sehr schön. Auch die Mischung aus Yoga und Surfen ist super. Die Anbieter achten sehr darauf, dass das Moka House sauber und gemütlich ist. Auch die Gäste sind fast alle super aufgeschlossen, offen und toll. Es ist leicht, neue Leute kennenzulernen. Auch die Mehrbettzimmer sind - obwohl klein - schön eingerichtet. Die Yogastunden sind vielleicht nicht super persönlich gehalten, aber sehr profesionell, fordernd und intensiv. Leute, die Yoga regelmäßig machen, kommen hier in jedem Fall auf ihre Kosten :) Die Surfschule, mit der das Moka House zusammenarbeitet, ist auch super. Der Shuttle zum Strand funktioniert einwandfrei, der Lehrer motiviert und unterstützt (besonders) Anfänger, sodass man schnell Erfolgserlebnisse hat! Von der sportlichen und menschlichen Seite kann ich das Moka House also sehr empfehlen.

PROS Pros: Our one week stay was perfect, over perfect if that is possible. Since the first instance, the conversations with Francesca made our arrival easy and comfortable. During the whole week, their drop-off and pick-up to/from the beach and town allowed us to hang around happily, although we also enjoyed just staying at Moka, reading at the hammocks under the sun! The building, amenities and whole environment around the house are a delight. It is not just beautiful, it is welcoming. The Moka crew has built up a space in which in just one day you can feel like home, and that is reflected in the great way everyone relates to each other. The breakfasts and the dinners were just tempting and delicious ... incredible Italian dinners! In our case, we booked a full yoga retreat - with two daily classes plus an incredible massage. The yoga classes were thoughtful and really well led. For someone with little practice, the first days felt like happy pins-and-needles and by the end of the week, it just felt like better postures, better muscles, and much happier soul. In addition, I adventure to some horse riding, which was actually really cool and with a local feeling. And even when we did not think in joining surfing we are reconsidering it now, as everyone seemed to really enjoy it and to feel a truthful connection with the ocean and all that surfing means. For two people, embedded in the overpopulated, never stopping, city drama, this week was paradise for our bodies and minds.

PROS Pros: Everything was great. The team is really nice and the place is wonderful! It feels like being at friends house and not in a hotel. The dinners are delicious and yoga classes are really well organised. Surf is worth trying as well. I will definitely come back.

CONS Cons: Nothing!

PROS Pros: Everything was great! It feels just like home and is the perfect place to relax. The staff is amazing. The yoga class were really great and very diverse. The surf lessons were really good. The breakfast and diners were excellent. I met amazing people and have been able to take a real break. Thanks so much to the Mokasurfhouse family ! I will surely come back !

CONS Cons: A bit far from the town of Ericeira (but pick up is organized twice a day) and from the beach (20/25 minutes walking).

PROS Pros: Awesome breakfast with cake and fresh fruits, very good yoga classes, friendly staff, sunny weather and adapted surf lessons.

CONS Cons: Nothing

PROS Pros: I loved my yoga retreat with Dorothea . She was a great yoga instructor and made me feel very relaxed yet energised through my practice with her . I had a nasty ankle injury surfing but still attended sessions and I think it really helped .Dorotea is a fabulous teacher and I would defibately go back next year

PROS Pros: The two couples who run Moka Surfhouse are friendly, helpful, efficient. There is an amazing vibe.

PROS Pros: De eigenaren van moka hebben een mooi, gezellig hostel en zijn erg gastvrij en vriendelijk. Denken met je mee over activiteiten en regelen je vervoer naar bv Ericeira of de bus terminal. Ik heb er een geweldige tijd gehad en raad Moka aan iedereen aan!

PROS Pros: Les hôtes et hôtesses étaient très accueillant-e-s, très gentil-le-s. Avant le voyage Moka house était réactif à mes messages. Arrivée sur place, l'un des propriétaires Furio a pris le temps de m'expliquer le fonctionnement de l'établissement, les divers lieux, etc. Une personne bienveillante. Les cours de yoga se sont bien déroulés, les différentes formes de yoga proposées permettaient d'avoir une pratique éclectique et diversifiée, on ne s'ennuie pas. Une bonne entente avec le personnel, avec les voyageur-ses, un petit havre de paix. Je reviendrai c'est certain.

PROS Pros: Supers cours de yoga avec Dorotea. Très bonne ambiance

CONS Cons: I loved everything about Moka, it was truly a great experience!

PROS Pros: I love the staff!! So helpful, welcoming and sweet!

CONS Cons: Shared bathrooms but it wasn't as bad since it was cleaned daily

PROS Pros: The staff was extremely efficient and went out of there way to ensure you had a great experience They yoga instructor was very knowledgeable Activities were planned so you could participate in as many as you wanted Visitors from around the globe

CONS Cons: The rooms needed a fan or A?C. It was very hot.

PROS Pros: The yoga was great. The staff were very friendly.

PROS Pros: Thanks Mokahouse for this great stay ! Adorable people, peaceful yoga and beautiful beaches, evething was great and relaxing ! :)

CONS Cons: Es liegt etwas weiter außerhalb als ich erwartet hatte, aber durch die täglichen Transfers zum Strand und in die Stadt kann man sich trotzdem sehr gut arrangieren.

PROS Pros: Die Atmosphäre im Moka Surfhouse ist so freundlich und entspannt, dass man von Anfang an das Gefühl von "Urlaub" bekommt. Die Besitzer sind unglaublich nett, zugewandt und hilfsbereit. Das Essen ist super lecker, Yoga und Massage waren auch toll.

CONS Cons: It is a bit too far away from the beach.

PROS Pros: Warm n cozy atmosphere n great staff

CONS Cons: The breakfast & evening meal was tasty but a bit lacking in protein & healthy fats for my liking. And the mattress was quite thin.

PROS Pros: The owners & the staff were so kind, warm & hospitable. Dorotea is a really great yoga teacher. The courtyard was also beautiful.

CONS Cons: No negatives

PROS Pros: I loved everything about mono surf house, the people, the place and the teaching of the yoga and surfing.Everything was of such a high standard and I was not in a great place when I arrived(mentally and physically), came out after 5 nights and was completely different, gained confidence and much much stronger

PROS Pros: Beautiful people, food, location and amazing yoga practices. Varied styles were offered which were great to try, I would recommend to anyone looking to escape for a week to this incredible place! The hosts went out of their way to make everyone's stay perfect. Thank you Moka!

CONS Cons: Nothing!

PROS Pros: Moka is a very relaxed and wonderful place to be. The 2 couples that run the house and activities are genuine, friendly, incredibly helpful people. They have made the place seem like you are at home! Dorotea who runs the yoga classes is amazing, she teaches a range of styles and is very passionate about what she teaches. She makes any level of yogi feel welcome and has the ability to make modifications for those that need it. She creates a very calming and positive environment to practice yoga. She is also does the massages, the best I have ever had! This place isn't luxury, and not what I wanted, it is simple, clean and a chance to meet some of the nicest people. They provide a shuttle to the beach everyday, approx 10mins drive away. A super market is 30seconds away and a few restaurants. I highly recommend the organised dinner and breakfast is simple but generous! I would love to return!!! The staff are all wonderful and friendly!

PROS Pros: Le staff est formidable et la nourriture délicieuse !! L'équipe est très serviable, donne de bons conseils.

PROS Pros: Wow :) our stay at the Moka Surfhouse was an amazing experience. Absolutely relaxing, lovely people, good vegetarian food, great yoga classes - we just loved it :) we also had really nice surf classes with great teachers... We'll definitely come back 😊 Thanks to the Moka staff :)

PROS Pros: The place is full of really friendly people, they made you feel at home. Activities like surfing and yoga were fun!

CONS Cons: There isn't anything I didn't like everything was great!

PROS Pros: We came here for a week just for the yoga. It was the best holiday and felt so relaxed all week. Everyone is so lovely and the food...WOW! Breakfast every morning too with fresh juice, fruit and home made cake. The yoga was challenging but felt really flexible and strong by the end of the week. Lovely mountain and beach walks nearby, just perfect you must go! We will be back :)

PROS Pros: The owners and staff of Moka House have created a very special place. A place that was quiet and relaxing, but still provided a fun and playful atmosphere. The accommodations are simple, clean, and comfortable. There's a little whimsy and romance in each room of the house. The outdoor living spaces are unique. welcoming, and calming, each providing a space to enjoy the outdoors and time to yourself if that's what you need. The meals were also simple and delicious. The continental breakfasts with a daily breakfast box was definitely one of my favourites. I looked forward to it every morning. The homemade suppers were also good. The servings are large that I always ended up having extra for the next day. This was a great value to me. The yoga schedule was great! It provided a nice mix of different yoga practices. Dorortea is an experienced yogi with a cheerful smile and a great spirit. She was flexible with the schedule and didn't mind doing a different practice if asked. The owners are GREAT people. One of them was always at the house during business hours and all of them are friendly people. Spending time with them and getting to know them was wonderful. The same can be said for the rest of the in-house staff. David and Alice were super friendly, approachable, helpful, and also a pleasure to get to know. Though it's not in Ericeira, Moka House provides a daily transfer to and from town. It's only 10 minutes away! There is also a city bus that you can take and the bus stop is a 3 min walk from the house! It's EASY and ACCESSIBLE so you're able to go back and forth to the main village. I HIGHLY recommend going to Moka for yoga and surf. It's an AMAZING place! I would go there again, for sure.

CONS Cons: The dact that I had to leave.

PROS Pros: Moka is a very special place tucked up in the hills of Ericeira.  From the moment that I was picked up at the stop in town to the final good byes, I am so grateful for the time that I spent there.  Highlights start with the incredible warmth of the entire staff, every single one of them.  Then there was the daily yoga, multiple chit chats in their lovely courtyard, walks to/along the beach, the soothing waves of the ocean, dinners al fresco in the setting of the Portuguese villa that the super talented Moka team created and continue to develop.  For someone who was heading out solo (a little hesitantly) on a quest for sun, some activity and the possibilities of meeting new people, I sure did score.  I can't wait to return. Thank you for the amazing getaway. Wishing you the very best if the season. Thank you!