This apt is about 10-15 mins outside historic Cascais in a very residential neighborhood. There's a small market near a gas station that is almost across the street. So far, so good. What needs to be mentioned, now and for the foreseeable future, is that there is a construction project immediately across the street and the jackhammering shakes this apt. And it's REALLY loud. If you have an infant who needs to nap, this could definitely pose a problem. The apt was very clean and the kitchen is great. The washing machine was a huge plus, but there are no clips available to use with the drying rack. My clothes blew off the rack, onto the ground of the terrace.