This was my first time to Portugal and I am extremely happy that I chose this beautiful home in the center of Cascais to spend my 8 night stay at the apartment in “Silencio”. My apartment was extremely comfortable. The mattress, linens, duvet cover for my bed were of excellent quality and I slept very well. This is the home of an artist so there are many artistic touches throughout this stately home. I enjoyed looking at the very colorful art in my room and the other bedroom. The lighting was excellent in my bedroom with beautiful artistic lighting from the wall lights. You must pull the string on the these lights and the room has an abundance of light or less if desired. I appreciated the huge desk and mirror to organize all my things. I loved looking at the bourgainvilla outside of all three double windows, the room was very quiet and I could not had asked for more to enjoy my stay in Cascais. The area is extremely safe and tranquil. Mars is sn extremely thoughtful host and she corresponded with me from the beginning of my planning stage to after I arrived back in the United States. Tiago is who was there to greet the taxi driver and me was wonderful. He is very kind and helpful. He did not leave until I felt very well situated in my apartment. He helped me with many tips about all the places that I was interested in seeing and good places to eat. Absolutely, I would return to this lovely home. A great value.