Stayed for 2 months Sept-Oct to find an apartment in the region. Highly, highly recommended.
Fast access by car to anywhere in Lisbon, but also to autoestrada (and local shortcuts!) to the coast: Oeiras, Carcavelos and Cascais. Sintra also close by (20 min). The train station of Sete Rios is just a 2 min scooter ride away, which brings you to FIL (Altice/Oceanarium) in 15 min, but also Sintra and Cascais (2nd train in Alcantara). Rare free parking lot just 200m away. Lisbon Zoo (w/subway stop) adjacent to train station.
Inês not accepts pets, and the lush green plaza in front is perfect, especially if meeting people is on your list.
The apartment itself was beautiful, nicely renovated, with all the amenities you expect (wifi, smart TV, etc) for living and working-in. 10 year daughter loved her bunk bed and sofa. Lots of shelves and closets to stow your luggage and clothes.
Hosts Inês and Paolo are golden. From helping us lug up our 2 ton suitcases, to the welcome basket, instant visit if we needed anything and just plain great conversation. Thank you both for the warm welcome, even though we arrived late in the middle of the night!
Benfica is fun: next to the enormous green lung of the city that is Monsanto Park, while on the other side, Benfica Stadium. No fear: it's far enough away that during match days you just hear the enthusiasm in the wind, and the stamping feet of fans is thrum of excitement vibrating in the pavement.
Various supermercados close-by, one of the best artisanal bread makers, local cafes and restaurants. Try one, and don't be afraid to give the wrong answer to the question "Are you a Benfica or Sporting fan?" because you'll still get a smile and a beer.