Maria was a really wonderful host! We unfortunately arrived much later than we arranged with her and was unable to contact her, but once we finally made it Maria was so understanding and welcoming. She showed us around the apartment, apartment building, and the nearby area. The apartment was very clean and spacious. It has everything that's needed, including clean towels and even hair dryer (my wife was happy about that!) We were also very pleased with the large bathroom and double sized shower. The location of the apartment is also very good--in a nice, safe neighborhood with shops and restaurants. It's about a 15 minute walk to the nearest train station and just one stop away from Cascais, but you could also choose to walk there if you're okay with a longer walk. We would definitely recommend Maria's place!