We arrived at multiple times from the States so tried a variety of transportation methods from the Lisbon airport to the house. We strongly suggest you take an Uber from the airport to the house, about $25 Euros. This is fast, super cost efficient, and you won’t have to maneuver your suitcases up the very steep hill to the house.
If you take the subway from the airport to the train station, you have to switch subway lines and carry your suitcases up a few flights of stairs in the subway terminals. After that, the train was easy. The kiosks for the train tickets are all in Portuguese. Go to the window to buy the train tickets and you will have no issues. Again, if you have much luggage, you will not enjoy the 10 minute walk across the cobblestone streets and sidewalks from the train station up the hill to the beautiful house.
A full grocery/super store is located just down the hill, five minutes from the house. It has all produce, meats, fish, cheeses, wines you will need.
Right now, all restaurants require a Covid test to enter. You can purchase rapid tests at the pharmacy in the market for 2.69 euros. Limit of five tests per person.
The house is exactly as you see in the photos. Finding a home with this many restrooms accompanying so many bathrooms seems pretty rare in Portugal. The kitchen is fully stocked with all sorts of wine glassware and two full sets of dishes, pots/pans/dishwasher and one oven. Great for cooking. The huge living room is fabulous for gathering, playing games and Watching movies.
Two dinner spots we recommend:
Mar do Inferno for a special meal. Ask for Pedro, the waiter who has been there for 13 years. You’ll love him! Excellent English and great humor! He lives in Sitka and can tell you a lot about the country.
We also enjoyed the tiny restaurant near McDonalds called Taberna Economica de Cascais. Delicious food! Every dish we had was fabulous. I believe the family who owns the place is Italian. It probably seats about 18 total.
Rita is a superb host!!! She made our dinner reservations and always kindly answered our endless questions. She made us feel so welcome and informed at all times. We highly recommend this beautiful home!!