Isabel is a gracious host, happy to help and easy to talk to. Her flat is central to so much—the beaches (one or two of which can be easily accessed walking less than 10 minutes), Cascais (15 minutes by car) and Lisbon (20-25 minutes by car), and the train (just steps away from Isabel’s building). It is the perfect location.
The flat is on the top floor of an enormous apartment building. It has two smaller-sized bedrooms (one with two single beds, the second with a double bed), a large kitchen and dining room, large terrace with ocean view, and one bathroom with a shower. It was cozy and there was lots of natural light. The apartment complex shares a gigantic outdoor common space with two pools, a sea view, and tons of room to run and play.
We were visiting a short time, but enjoyed walking to the beach from the flat, going in to Lisbon for dinners, and to Cascais for an afternoon. Our final day, we visited the remarkable palace at Sintra, which was a highlight. But truly, the whole area is a highlight. What a gorgeous, gorgeous region.
I can’t wait to return, and if we do, we will consider Isabel’s flat again.