Casa das Portas is a fantastic place to stay between Lisbon and the resort city of Cascais and you couldn't ask for a better host.

The detached stable house is newly and tastefully refurbished with an amazing attention to detail. The location is within walking distance to beaches, restaurants, shopping and transportation to/from Lisbon/Cascais.

Sancho was so kind in picking us up from the airport and showing us around the quiet town of Paço de Arcos including reminding us of our favorite restaurant, Maritima. The apartment was well stocked with coffee, tea, breakfast, fruits and a nice bottle of red wine! We even used the grill on his terrace one night to grill up some fresh fish. It was the perfect start to our holiday in Portugal. Sancho even kept in touch with us as we travelled around the country providing tips. He told us of his dreams to turn the entire historic house into a bed and breakfast and we have no doubts it will be one of the best in Portugal.

We were lucky to be one of Sancho's first Airbnb guests and I imagine it won't be easy to book such a great location in the future as such a great location with a great host will always be full!