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Light and Airy, Every Comfort on the Lisbon Coastline

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Dining room with art from the family.
Dining room and living room
Dining room and living room
Living room with a pull out sofa, flat screen TV and wifi.
Portuguese tiled kitchen with gas stove, oven, fridge, kettle and microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Carcavelos
  • Carcavelos Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tamariz Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ribeira Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Light and Airy, Every Comfort on the Lisbon Coastline

Portugal is enjoyed best when you live like a resident. In this apartment, ideally situated along the coast between Lisbon and Cascais in the charming village of Carcavelos, you'll do just that.

This refurbished flat near the best beach on the Lisbon coast is modest and in an older building, but it has charm and many amenities. One flight up (sorry, no elevator), it features an open floor plan and a wrap-around balcony with French doors that fill the living and dining area with light and let in ocean breezes much of the year.

The longest beach along the Lisbon/Cascais coast is a five-minute walk away, featuring a long boardwalk with cafes, restaurants and bars from which to watch magnificent sunsets, plus all manner of water sports. Carcavelos is host to international surfing, kite surfing and wind surfing contests. The imposing 16th century fort of Sao Juliao de Barra, once a political prison, sits sentry at one end of the beach, and at the other is an outcropping of ocean rock locally renowned for it's curative iodine.

The apartment is located at the entrance to a bustling square with two hotels and a dozen cafes and restaurants. The Riviera Hotel has a pool, gym and conference facilities available at a per diem rate. There’s also a taxi stand and a tennis club, plus a small shopping center that offers most services you may need.

With all of these facilities and public transportation close by, there’s no need for a car unless you want one. Rental agencies are just a few minutes up the train line. Carcavelos is equally accessible to Lisbon with its rich history and culture, Estoril with its famous Casino and Cascais, a picturesque fishing village. Also nearby is the beautiful mountain retreat of Sintra, the summer home of the Portuguese royals and aristocracy, with a palace, a castle and Moorish ramparts.

Tourism guidebooks in the apartment and a local contact will help you plan your vacation. Guided car tours are available and we will do our best to accommodate any special needs.

Keywords: Condominium

Property manager

Malcolm Macdonald

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Don't leave children unattended on the balcony
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted on the balcony only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 64101/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cascais

Carcavelos, a neighbourhood in Cascais, is home to this condo. Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carcavelos Beach and Ribeira Beach. National Museum of Natural History and Fado Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Carcavelos

What's nearby

  • Carcavelos Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamariz Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Estoril Casino - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ribeira Beach - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Belém Tower - 14 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Algés Stop - 12 min drive
  • Carcavelos Station - 14 min walk
  • Cascais (CAT) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Plage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tricana da Barra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marisca Petisca - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪A Chaleira - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Soya Noodle Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light and Airy, Every Comfort on the Lisbon Coastline pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Light and Airy, Every Comfort on the Lisbon Coastline?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Light and Airy, Every Comfort on the Lisbon Coastline?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light and Airy, Every Comfort on the Lisbon Coastline?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Light and Airy, Every Comfort on the Lisbon Coastline located?

Located in Carcavelos, this condo building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Carcavelos Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tamariz Beach and Oeiras Parque. Estoril Congress Center and Estoril Conference Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km). Carcavelos Station is 14 minutes by foot and Parede Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed here again

It was the perfect experience for us a second time. It was lovely to be greeted with a warm and welcoming hospitality. The apartment is spacious and clean with everything we needed as well as it is in walking distance to everything we were looking for - beach, restaurants and shopping. It was an excellent and relaxing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in

Granny’s appartment

The pros: 5 min walk to the beach, 15 min walk to the train station that gets you all around the coast, spacious, bright, good kitchen. The cons: the view is to a garage and a construction site (which the pictures don’t show) noisy day and evening, persistent bad smell of humidity in both bathrooms, park meters limited to 4 hours, free spots in the area hard to find. Feels like you’re squatting your granny’s flat: tchotchkes on every surface, kids drawings on the walls, faded furniture and drapes. Great potential but needs attention. The owner is responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Annice O.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Inaccurate description

Large condo with access to beach, however, pcondo hovers over very busy, main road arterial with road noise all day long. Apartment is very old with noxious fumes from sewer lines, showers have intermittent hot/cold (very difficult to get steady temperature) in one of two bathrooms. Be sure to ask about parking as there’s only one side street with free parking- otherwise pay by the hour. It’s nice enough but local hotels are cheaper (Riviera) and provide free breakfast and have pools. We were given the option to move, by owner, as there was constant construction and a noisy automotive shop next door that operates throughout the day. It’s too much of a time consuming process to move, wasting half a day to transition, so we chose to wait it out. Be careful with this place, its not a shangri la.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

venilde t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just like home

We had a wonderful stay! All the comforts of home. Our hostess was wonderful and very accommodating. Will be coming back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

My family and I enjoyed staying at this apartment very much. It was very clean and comfortable. It was the perfect place to stay in Carcavelos. It was in short walking distance to many things like restaurants, grocery store, train station and a 5 minute walk to the beach. We would like to go back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another lovely stay

We enjoyed another sunny holiday in this beautifully located apartment that's so handy for the beach, local amenities and public transport. Really lovely. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

We enjoyed everything about our stay. From check in to help and suggestions our hosts were very attentive. The area was perfect for a beach stay location It was easy 10/15 min walk to get to trains so a car wasn’t needed. Pictures of the apartment were right on par with posting. Area is safe and clean - restaurants /coffee shops/grocery store were all a stone throws away. We will return
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khurshed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location at Carcavelos

We booked this place not realizing how far it was out of Lisbon but it worked out well. The apartment is located close to some restaurants and a grocery store. Grocery store was a plus. There is a train station 5 minutes walk from the apartment so worked out great. Checkin process was smooth. Malcolm was great to work with, always available for any questions and made sure our checkin process went smoothly. The pictures are exactly as it looks, we had plenty of room for four of us, the two bathrooms were great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis A. N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice apartment in perfect location

We stayed for 6 weeks at this lovely but somewhat antiquated apartment. The location is truly perfect. Even though it was July and it was really hot all around we enjoyed pretty much perfect temperatures everyday because of the sea breeze. While we had been worried that there was no AC, that was never an issue. Additionally, we were literally 5 min away walking from praia de Carcavelos -- enabling us to walk on the beach every evening -- and from a number of high quality restaurants both by the beach and in Praca do Junqueiro. And since we cooked many a meal ourselves it was great to have a very convenient and well supplied Pingo Doce only 5 min away. It was particularly helpful that the kitchen was well supplied both with kitchen utensils and cooking spices and oils! They were lacking an Italian stove coffee maker, but we bought one and left it for future guests. We did not rent a car but had no problem moving around. CP trains, Carris buses, and Uber rides were all easy to get.
Stayed 43 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This 2 bedroom is steps from the beautiful beach. Shopping mall 2 blocks away. A variety of restaurants in the neighborhood. The owner was a pleasure to work with. Very prompt responses and well cared for property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy and airy

Was exactly as listed. Close to beach and some restaurants and grocery.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

carcavelos

Nice clean property, close to beach, good value
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ironman Cascais

Property was very nice! Was updated and clean we enjoyed the location near several bars and restaurants, and 3 min walk to the beach,Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only Wish it was My House!

Whether you want to stay in Portugal and want a tourist experience or a local's experience along the coast of Lisbon, this is the perfect place. My family (Husband and 4 year old) stayed for a month in the apartment in August and it was one of the best stays in my years of travel. The apartment is literally 5 minutes walk to the beach (maybe less), 10-15min walk to the train station, 5 min walk to a mall with a full grocery store, pharmacy, laundry, stores and restaurants (and even 5-10min walk to two small playgrounds). Its perfect for a family staying with small children. Car truly not needed. Literally, if you don't want to take the train, you can just use Uber or Bolt apps to get anywhere along the Lisbon coast (including Sintra) in10-25min. Its truly in the middle of everything. I felt like I never left my real home with all these conveniences. I was worried before we arrived about it having no air conditioning in the hottest month of the summer. But, with the house so close to the water, the temperature was literally 60F at night and 70-80F during the day. Plus, the sun never fully shines directly into the apartment. So, with the windows open and just one fan running, we never felt hot once! Its just a wonderful place to stay, and the owner and property manager were so helpful. There are literally only two things that I mentioned to the owner and the property manager that were cons. The first is that the main shower drains slowly, so its hard to take a shower in it. However, its my understanding from the property manager that they are already planning to fix it. Second, with the convenience of the location, of course comes loud road noise in the AM. But, the neighbor's dogs and the car business across the street's dogs were a major annoyance in the first week. But, after a while, like everything, you get used to it. Great place, great support, you will have a great time living here.
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach life with city access

Excellent place to stay to visit Lisbon…or not! We had to tear ourselves away from the beach and some sightseeing. Property Is as advertised - or even nicer. Great location between the beach and a square surrounded by restaurants, with a Pingo Doce grocery store close by. The walk to the train station is pleasant. Trains run frequently. The house manager is pleasant and efficient. No AC, but none needed. The breezes from the ocean keep the house cool and with windows on 3 sides there are cross breezes. Well furbished kitchen. Our stay was delightful. My husband just chimed in and said to make sure I described our comfortable it is. Yes, it was beautiful (the art!) and a great place just to relax.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sinead K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well located apartment

The location of this well equipped apartment us great being minutes from the beach and also the square with shops & cafes. The apartment itself is comfortable, larger than we were exexting and has everything needed for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Leanne S., Burlington Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carcavelos

Apt was lovely, close to everything, easy walking. Noisy with businesses during day, but quiet at night. Kitchen spacious, as is bathtub, much appreciated for soaking after walking and beachcombing. Friendly locals, good food all around.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Excellent location - A home from home

This apartment is light, airy and spacious. It's really well equipped in the kitchen and enabled us to eat at home most evenings, which was just what we wanted. The location is excellent: A five minute walk to the beach; a five minute walk to the supermarket; a two minute walk to a selection of cafés and restaurants and really close to the main road that runs between Cascais and Lisbon. Beds, sofas and furniture were all comfortable. The main bathroom had a lovely shower and bath and was beautifully tiled. The only negative we found was that we didn't use the second bathroom, preferring to keep the door shut because of the bad smell from the drains. We visit Carcavelos frequently and will definitely look to rent this apartment again - We couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Gorgeous Apartment in a Perfect Location for Exploring Lisbon and it's Stunning Coastline

we have just returned from a wonderful week in Carcavelos, Lisbon. On arrival you are met by Cassie who gives you the lowdown on the area. She is extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Although predominantly a residential area it has everything you need to hand for a great stay. Location wise it is perfect. 2 mins from a fantastic beach, the best we went to in fact. There you will find really good restaurants which are mentioned in the apartment guide book. Great service, fabulous food, lovely people. There are also restaurants, cafes and a shopping centre around the corner. Great coffee and pastries in the morning ! The actual apartment, although it looks quite average on the outside is a little gem. It has everything you need. It is bright, spacious, airy, beautifully decorated, has all mod cons, a great shower, huge balcony and comfy beds. 10 minutes walk from the train station which takes you to Lisbon or to Cascais in the other direction. Both are must see's for the food, hustle and bustle but it really is lovely coming home to your quiet apartment to chill out after a busy day sightseeing. We would highly recommend this apartment and area. If we ever come back to Portugal we would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Toronto

Second visit as excellent as the first....

We visited this property two years ago and were so impressed we returned in 2017 for a two week visit. The property is beautiful and well-maintained. It is a few minutes walk to a 2km beach, good restaurants and a small, upscale shopping centre and grocery store. The property is about a 10 minute walk to a commuter train with good access to Lisbon and Cascais. The family that owns the property and the property manager are professional and pleasant to work with.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Great apartment

This is a spacious and well-furnished flat which made an excellent base for our holiday in Lisbon. It's not in a pretty building, but inside it's elegant, very convenient and great for its price. The apartment is a stone's-throw from the long and lively beach, and the sea breezes meant that it never felt oppressively hot despite wall-to-wall sunshine. There's a square full of restaurants and cafés round the corner--our children became devotees of one place that sold outrageous combinations of waffles, crepes and ice-cream. And a good supermarket just beyond that. The train station is a short walk away and has excellent connections. The apartment was kitted out very thoughtfully with everything we needed including copious kitchen equipment, beach-gear, guidebooks, Saramago novels and wireless internet. All in all a highly recommended place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Toronto

Perfect location near beach and Lisbon.

Our stay was excellent and consistent with what was posted; proximity to beach, central Lisbon, restaurants, grocery store and commuter train were all very good. The apartment was lovely, clean and comfortable. Dealings with the owner were always professionally handled. We would return gladly to this apartment and have been recommending it to friends, family and co-workers. Frequently, we would spend a half day at the beach and spend a half day in Lisbon, Sintra, Estoril or Cascais. After supper we sometimes took the train into Belem for a walk and pastries. It was a very relaxing way to spend a two week vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Perfect location in a comfortable tastefully decorated well equiped apartment

We stayed here for 10 days in October of 2014 and couldn't be happier with the rental. We arrived on a direct flight from Boston at 8 AM and were med by Linda, a good friend of the owner, who drove us to the apartment and got us situated with a gift of wine and cheese. She also drove us to our departing flight which was convenient but not necessary since a cab or train/bus combination was also available. First of all the location is just steps from the best beach on this coast. We happened to be there for excellent weather (some said better than the summer) so we enjoyed swimming, watching the surfers, photographing, walking, and dining at the many restaurants that line the promenade. Then it was just a 10 minute walk to the train station where a round trip ticket to Lisbon is around $5 and takes 20 minutes on a train arriving every twenty minutes. We spent a lot of time in Lisbon since the city has so much to offer with its history, architecture, and restaurants. I would highly recommend this apartment if you plan to spend a lot of time touring Lisbon. The square behind the complex had a wide range of restaurants and our favorite was Restaurante Marisqueira Atlântico where we feasted twice. Our favorite dish was the sauteed cuttlefish. An extensive grocery store was available at the Riviera center two blocks away. Located on a corner, the apartment is on the 1st floor (1 above ground) with a balcony that wraps around the perimeter: perfect for an afternoon glass/bottle of wine and watching people coming from the beach. There is a steady breeze and the large windows that give the apartment a light airy feeling. Because there were so many wonderful restaurants in the area we didn't spend much time cooking in the kitchen but if we had wanted to it was very modern and well equipped. Also since the apartment was recently remodeled the bathrooms were up to date with excellent showers and the entire apartment was tastefully furnished.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Best of Carcavelos Lisbon by Australia Visitor

Spent two weeks here in June July 2013 and was thoroughly enjoyable for many reasons; The apartment itself is well decorated with antiquties and comfy sofas / chairs with persosnal art A magnifiecent kitchen that any chef or home entertainer would be proud of Comfy beds and excellent toilet shower facilities all with gorgeous breezes thruout Location to beach cafes, gym, grocery, would not be easier The square behind the complex is home to restaurants that cover Portuguese to Chinese and great coffee deserts, open every day, about 2 minutes walk, seriuosly The grocery store, Pingo Doce, is a further 2 minutes away but has other stores with good fashion, salons, pharmacy, food court and a gym in the hotel that allows casual membership The beach well that may take all of 2 minutes to walk across the street inteh ipposite direction the restaurants, and is sensational, long, easy swim, no rip tides, only really cold water.....but the sun easily warms the body... Along thebeach are several more restaurants, cafes, Sangrea, seafood, extraordinarily wonderful, the food is so inexpensive going out to eat, you may not take advantage of the excellent kitchen back at the apartment! The owner also has personal contacts which we used extensively as a tour guide of the area who drove us to many places, in particular our favorite was Sintra, in the hills outside of Lisbon where there is a remarkable temperature drop, the guide is also an excellent chef as had an evening meal prepared for us. We will be returning to this place to enjoy more of the region and all it has to offer, thank you for a great family vacation, JB Australia

About the host

Hosted by Malcolm Macdonald

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My sister and I inherited this apartment from my mother. We spent our teenage years as American ex-pats in this apartment before we both moved back to the USA for school, work, then marriage and family. We commuted daily by train to school in Lisbon. We made lasting friendships and feel very connected to Portugal. We wish we could be there more often. We renovated the apartment in the hope that more people will enjoy what we enjoy and that it will be used more frequently. The neighbors are very pleasant as is the location. We have friends and connections that can help us personalize a visit for you with insider information and recommendations.

Why they chose this property

Our mother chose this apartment (which we have since inherited) because of it's location. She never drove and it is ideally located to public transportation. It is in a residential neighborhood with every amenity and is close to one of the more popular and best beaches along this remarkable coast line. Our mother chose Portugal because of it's beauty, unique character (very different from Spain), kindness of its people and because it was less expensive than the rest of Europe. It still is. We refurbished and furnished the apartment to accommodate today's needs and it is a modest but sunny, happy and comfortable home with modern conveniences.

What makes this property unique

I return to Portugal at least once a year to visit friends and revisit fond memories. Growing up in Portugal was a great experience and it spoiled me for food and wine. You really have to work hard to get a bad meal anywhere in Portugal. Eating out and outdoor cafe life is very much a part of the experience. After 50 years, the country still surprises me with it's easy hospitality, kindness and charm, diverse influences, incredible history, artisans, culture and earthiness .

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