What a host! Christina met us at the train stop and we walked two minutes to her cheerful garden apartment on the first floor. Very conveniently located, literally two minutes from the beach as well! It was great, clean, full kitchen though we didn't need it during our short over night. (And two toilets!) Nice for me, my daughter and my mother. We were pleased to find ample choices of delicious food at the ocean side restuarant.
If you spend time in the apartment, you will enjoy lounging in patio or living room. Note, if you are sensitive to sound, you will be able to hear the train at night and the doors to the apartment bldg can be loud but this was not a big deal to me with so many other benefits, especially the warmth, kindness and helpfulness that Christina had to offer.
This is a 25 min. ride from Lisbon, take Cais de Sodre by train or leave from Alcantara for a ride along the coast, past the bridge. Consider stopping at Belem which would be similar to Golden Gate Park in SF. The cost of the train only about $3 or less.
Wonderful!