We loved our stay at Joanna's house in Cascais. The positives are so many.
1. Joana made contact before we began our journey and always responded promptly when we had some questions regarding our stay. She was a great host, texting regularly during our stay to make sure everything was good!
2. She arranged our transfer from Lisbon airport. This was fantastic as we were brought straight to our location without having to explain anything. It was also very comfortable and great value.
3. The house is very central which is both good and bad... the only down side we found was street noise (a little at night but more in the early morning with street cleaning and glass collection). Ear plugs would help here I think.
4. Train/bus stations only a few steps away.
5. Fabulous restaurants all around.
6. One beach is literally only a 2 minute stroll from the house (if even that) and there are many more beaches on the beautiful walk along the promenade into Estoril.
7. Nearly forgot....our grown up daughters loved the shopping in Cascais and also in beautiful Lisbon (35 minutes by train).