My experience was above and beyond professionalism both times, in July and August, 2022. The Host, Cassie, was available 24 hours. She was helpful and accommodating, The apartment was spacious, clean and well appointed. Actually very lovely! Walking distance to the beach (across the street). Walking distance to a neighborhood mall (in the square). Groceries, salons, cleaners, pharmacy, etc. Several choices of restaurants with great food. Walking district to transportation to other areas of Portugal, Cascais and Lisbon. Thank you, Marilyn Booker

Whether you want to stay in Portugal and want a tourist experience or a local's experience along the coast of Lisbon, this is the perfect place. My family (Husband and 4 year old) stayed for a month in the apartment in August and it was one of the best stays in my years of travel. The apartment is literally 5 minutes walk to the beach (maybe less), 10-15min walk to the train station, 5 min walk to a mall with a full grocery store, pharmacy, laundry, stores and restaurants (and even 5-10min walk to two small playgrounds). Its perfect for a family staying with small children. Car truly not needed. Literally, if you don't want to take the train, you can just use Uber or Bolt apps to get anywhere along the Lisbon coast (including Sintra) in10-25min. Its truly in the middle of everything. I felt like I never left my real home with all these conveniences. I was worried before we arrived about it having no air conditioning in the hottest month of the summer. But, with the house so close to the water, the temperature was literally 60F at night and 70-80F during the day. Plus, the sun never fully shines directly into the apartment. So, with the windows open and just one fan running, we never felt hot once! Its just a wonderful place to stay, and the owner and property manager were so helpful. There are literally only two things that I mentioned to the owner and the property manager that were cons. The first is that the main shower drains slowly, so its hard to take a shower in it. However, its my understanding from the property manager that they are already planning to fix it. Second, with the convenience of the location, of course comes loud road noise in the AM. But, the neighbor's dogs and the car business across the street's dogs were a major annoyance in the first week. But, after a while, like everything, you get used to it. Great place, great support, you will have a great time living here.

Excellent place to stay to visit Lisbon…or not! We had to tear ourselves away from the beach and some sightseeing. Property Is as advertised - or even nicer. Great location between the beach and a square surrounded by restaurants, with a Pingo Doce grocery store close by. The walk to the train station is pleasant. Trains run frequently. The house manager is pleasant and efficient. No AC, but none needed. The breezes from the ocean keep the house cool and with windows on 3 sides there are cross breezes. Well furbished kitchen. Our stay was delightful. My husband just chimed in and said to make sure I described our comfortable it is. Yes, it was beautiful (the art!) and a great place just to relax.

The location of this well equipped apartment us great being minutes from the beach and also the square with shops & cafes. The apartment itself is comfortable, larger than we were exexting and has everything needed for a great stay!

The location of this well equipped apartment us great being minutes from the beach and also the square with shops & cafes. The apartment itself is comfortable, larger than we were exexting and has everything needed for a great stay!

Apt was lovely, close to everything, easy walking. Noisy with businesses during day, but quiet at night. Kitchen spacious, as is bathtub, much appreciated for soaking after walking and beachcombing. Friendly locals, good food all around.

Apt was lovely, close to everything, easy walking. Noisy with businesses during day, but quiet at night. Kitchen spacious, as is bathtub, much appreciated for soaking after walking and beachcombing. Friendly locals, good food all around.

This apartment is light, airy and spacious. It's really well equipped in the kitchen and enabled us to eat at home most evenings, which was just what we wanted. The location is excellent: A five minute walk to the beach; a five minute walk to the supermarket; a two minute walk to a selection of cafés and restaurants and really close to the main road that runs between Cascais and Lisbon. Beds, sofas and furniture were all comfortable. The main bathroom had a lovely shower and bath and was beautifully tiled. The only negative we found was that we didn't use the second bathroom, preferring to keep the door shut because of the bad smell from the drains. We visit Carcavelos frequently and will definitely look to rent this apartment again - We couldn't have asked for more!

we have just returned from a wonderful week in Carcavelos, Lisbon. On arrival you are met by Cassie who gives you the lowdown on the area. She is extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Although predominantly a residential area it has everything you need to hand for a great stay. Location wise it is perfect. 2 mins from a fantastic beach, the best we went to in fact. There you will find really good restaurants which are mentioned in the apartment guide book. Great service, fabulous food, lovely people. There are also restaurants, cafes and a shopping centre around the corner. Great coffee and pastries in the morning ! The actual apartment, although it looks quite average on the outside is a little gem. It has everything you need. It is bright, spacious, airy, beautifully decorated, has all mod cons, a great shower, huge balcony and comfy beds. 10 minutes walk from the train station which takes you to Lisbon or to Cascais in the other direction. Both are must see's for the food, hustle and bustle but it really is lovely coming home to your quiet apartment to chill out after a busy day sightseeing. We would highly recommend this apartment and area. If we ever come back to Portugal we would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much !!!

we have just returned from a wonderful week in Carcavelos, Lisbon. On arrival you are met by Cassie who gives you the lowdown on the area. She is extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Although predominantly a residential area it has everything you need to hand for a great stay. Location wise it is perfect. 2 mins from a fantastic beach, the best we went to in fact. There you will find really good restaurants which are mentioned in the apartment guide book. Great service, fabulous food, lovely people. There are also restaurants, cafes and a shopping centre around the corner. Great coffee and pastries in the morning ! The actual apartment, although it looks quite average on the outside is a little gem. It has everything you need. It is bright, spacious, airy, beautifully decorated, has all mod cons, a great shower, huge balcony and comfy beds. 10 minutes walk from the train station which takes you to Lisbon or to Cascais in the other direction. Both are must see's for the food, hustle and bustle but it really is lovely coming home to your quiet apartment to chill out after a busy day sightseeing. We would highly recommend this apartment and area. If we ever come back to Portugal we would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much !!!

We visited this property two years ago and were so impressed we returned in 2017 for a two week visit. The property is beautiful and well-maintained. It is a few minutes walk to a 2km beach, good restaurants and a small, upscale shopping centre and grocery store. The property is about a 10 minute walk to a commuter train with good access to Lisbon and Cascais. The family that owns the property and the property manager are professional and pleasant to work with.

This is a spacious and well-furnished flat which made an excellent base for our holiday in Lisbon. It's not in a pretty building, but inside it's elegant, very convenient and great for its price. The apartment is a stone's-throw from the long and lively beach, and the sea breezes meant that it never felt oppressively hot despite wall-to-wall sunshine. There's a square full of restaurants and cafés round the corner--our children became devotees of one place that sold outrageous combinations of waffles, crepes and ice-cream. And a good supermarket just beyond that. The train station is a short walk away and has excellent connections. The apartment was kitted out very thoughtfully with everything we needed including copious kitchen equipment, beach-gear, guidebooks, Saramago novels and wireless internet. All in all a highly recommended place to stay.

This is a spacious and well-furnished flat which made an excellent base for our holiday in Lisbon. It's not in a pretty building, but inside it's elegant, very convenient and great for its price. The apartment is a stone's-throw from the long and lively beach, and the sea breezes meant that it never felt oppressively hot despite wall-to-wall sunshine. There's a square full of restaurants and cafés round the corner--our children became devotees of one place that sold outrageous combinations of waffles, crepes and ice-cream. And a good supermarket just beyond that. The train station is a short walk away and has excellent connections. The apartment was kitted out very thoughtfully with everything we needed including copious kitchen equipment, beach-gear, guidebooks, Saramago novels and wireless internet. All in all a highly recommended place to stay.

Our stay was excellent and consistent with what was posted; proximity to beach, central Lisbon, restaurants, grocery store and commuter train were all very good. The apartment was lovely, clean and comfortable. Dealings with the owner were always professionally handled. We would return gladly to this apartment and have been recommending it to friends, family and co-workers. Frequently, we would spend a half day at the beach and spend a half day in Lisbon, Sintra, Estoril or Cascais. After supper we sometimes took the train into Belem for a walk and pastries. It was a very relaxing way to spend a two week vacation.

We stayed here for 10 days in October of 2014 and couldn't be happier with the rental.We arrived on a direct flight from Boston at 8 AM and were med by Linda, a good friend of the owner, who drove us to the apartment and got us situated with a gift of wine and cheese. She also drove us to our departing flight which was convenient but not necessary since a cab or train/bus combination was also available.First of all the location is just steps from the best beach on this coast. We happened to be there for excellent weather (some said better than the summer) so we enjoyed swimming, watching the surfers, photographing, walking, and dining at the many restaurants that line the promenade. Then it was just a 10 minute walk to the train station where a round trip ticket to Lisbon is around $5 and takes 20 minutes on a train arriving every twenty minutes. We spent a lot of time in Lisbon since the city has so much to offer with its history, architecture, and restaurants. I would highly recommend this apartment if you plan to spend a lot of time touring Lisbon.The square behind the complex had a wide range of restaurants and our favorite was Restaurante Marisqueira Atlântico where we feasted twice. Our favorite dish was the sauteed cuttlefish. An extensive grocery store was available at the Riviera center two blocks away. Located on a corner, the apartment is on the 1st floor (1 above ground) with a balcony that wraps around the perimeter: perfect for an afternoon glass/bottle of wine and watching people coming from the beach. There is a steady breeze and the large windows that give the apartment a light airy feeling. Because there were so many wonderful restaurants in the area we didn't spend much time cooking in the kitchen but if we had wanted to it was very modern and well equipped. Also since the apartment was recently remodeled the bathrooms were up to date with excellent showers and the entire apartment was tastefully furnished.

We stayed here for 10 days in October of 2014 and couldn't be happier with the rental. We arrived on a direct flight from Boston at 8 AM and were med by Linda, a good friend of the owner, who drove us to the apartment and got us situated with a gift of wine and cheese. She also drove us to our departing flight which was convenient but not necessary since a cab or train/bus combination was also available. First of all the location is just steps from the best beach on this coast. We happened to be there for excellent weather (some said better than the summer) so we enjoyed swimming, watching the surfers, photographing, walking, and dining at the many restaurants that line the promenade. Then it was just a 10 minute walk to the train station where a round trip ticket to Lisbon is around $5 and takes 20 minutes on a train arriving every twenty minutes. We spent a lot of time in Lisbon since the city has so much to offer with its history, architecture, and restaurants. I would highly recommend this apartment if you plan to spend a lot of time touring Lisbon. The square behind the complex had a wide range of restaurants and our favorite was Restaurante Marisqueira Atlântico where we feasted twice. Our favorite dish was the sauteed cuttlefish. An extensive grocery store was available at the Riviera center two blocks away. Located on a corner, the apartment is on the 1st floor (1 above ground) with a balcony that wraps around the perimeter: perfect for an afternoon glass/bottle of wine and watching people coming from the beach. There is a steady breeze and the large windows that give the apartment a light airy feeling. Because there were so many wonderful restaurants in the area we didn't spend much time cooking in the kitchen but if we had wanted to it was very modern and well equipped. Also since the apartment was recently remodeled the bathrooms were up to date with excellent showers and the entire apartment was tastefully furnished.

Spent two weeks here in June July 2013 and was thoroughly enjoyable for many reasons;The apartment itself is well decorated with antiquties and comfy sofas / chairs with persosnal artA magnifiecent kitchen that any chef or home entertainer would be proud ofComfy beds and excellent toilet shower facilitiesall with gorgeous breezes thruoutLocation to beach cafes, gym, grocery, would not be easierThe square behind the complex is home to restaurants that cover Portuguese to Chinese and great coffee deserts, open every day, about 2 minutes walk, seriuoslyThe grocery store, Pingo Doce, is a further 2 minutes away but has other stores with good fashion, salons, pharmacy, food court and a gym in the hotel that allows casual membershipThe beach well that may take all of 2 minutes to walk across the street inteh ipposite direction the restaurants, and is sensational, long, easy swim, no rip tides, only really cold water.....but the sun easily warms the body...Along thebeach are several more restaurants, cafes, Sangrea, seafood, extraordinarily wonderful, the food is so inexpensive going out to eat, you may not take advantage of the excellent kitchen back at the apartment!The owner also has personal contacts which we used extensively as a tour guide of the area who drove us to many places, in particular our favorite was Sintra, in the hills outside of Lisbon where there is a remarkable temperature drop, the guide is also an excellent chef as had an evening meal prepared for us.We will be returning to this place to enjoy more of the region and all it has to offer, thank you for a great family vacation, JB Australia

Spent two weeks here in June July 2013 and was thoroughly enjoyable for many reasons; The apartment itself is well decorated with antiquties and comfy sofas / chairs with persosnal art A magnifiecent kitchen that any chef or home entertainer would be proud of Comfy beds and excellent toilet shower facilities all with gorgeous breezes thruout Location to beach cafes, gym, grocery, would not be easier The square behind the complex is home to restaurants that cover Portuguese to Chinese and great coffee deserts, open every day, about 2 minutes walk, seriuosly The grocery store, Pingo Doce, is a further 2 minutes away but has other stores with good fashion, salons, pharmacy, food court and a gym in the hotel that allows casual membership The beach well that may take all of 2 minutes to walk across the street inteh ipposite direction the restaurants, and is sensational, long, easy swim, no rip tides, only really cold water.....but the sun easily warms the body... Along thebeach are several more restaurants, cafes, Sangrea, seafood, extraordinarily wonderful, the food is so inexpensive going out to eat, you may not take advantage of the excellent kitchen back at the apartment! The owner also has personal contacts which we used extensively as a tour guide of the area who drove us to many places, in particular our favorite was Sintra, in the hills outside of Lisbon where there is a remarkable temperature drop, the guide is also an excellent chef as had an evening meal prepared for us. We will be returning to this place to enjoy more of the region and all it has to offer, thank you for a great family vacation, JB Australia