Assuncao’s studio apartment provided a great base for me and 3 friends when we came to visit Lisbon for the first time.
As we came in June, we wanted a place by the coast with a pool, but within access of Lisbon and this studio apartment fits the bill perfectly. Assuncao was a great host- she provided everything we needed and was very responsive to any contact we made.
The apartment is about a 20-25 minute walk from the train station and central Cascais. It is then another 40 mins- 1 hour to get to Lisbon on the train, but it’s a scenic route and the trains run regularly and are well priced.
Cascais has a host of supermarkets, shops and restaurants to offer, and a beach to laze on.
The apartment itself is generally very well equipped, with a toaster, kettle, oven, microwave and hobs, fridge and freezer and a convenience store and bakery very nearby (2 mins walk), meaning you can easily and effectively self-cater to save money. The apartment itself has a hairdryer, wifi, a speaker system for ipods/phones, a tv and dvd player, pool and shower towels etc.
The pictures of the pool and communal garden area don’t do this place justice- they are stunning and very well maintained- a perfect area to laze around in the heat (and there is a kids pool as well!).
We had an amazing stay and will definitely be back to Lisbon at some point soon. This apartment is great for anyone hoping to explore Lisbon and its surroundings but also have a bit of sunshine and a break. Thanks Assuncao!