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I booked a coworking month stay with Free Spirit but unfortunately Portugal went into lockdown by the time I was supposed to arrive. Rita was helpful and flexible in terms of rearranging it so I could stay for a week and do some surf classes instead, I think I paid a total of 375 euros which I thought would be used towards a 6 day stay plus a few classes to roughly match what I'd paid. I ended up doing 2 surf lessons and staying for the 6 days, I definitely overpaid slightly but I will say Rita tried really hard to be accommodating and understanding. The house itself is very comfortable and my stay was enjoyable but there seemed to be a long list of house rules that didn't make me feel like I was in a traveler hostel at all. There was also some construction going on at the time next to my dorm so the floor was very dusty. The kitchen area was pleasant and the pool is a nice plus, the house is a 30 min walk to Cascais so it's worth investing in an uber to walk back. I will say that as accommodating as Rita was, her demeanor made me feel uncomfortable as she shared a lot of personal information and talked about her life/money/family issues with far too much ease. I found myself trying to avoid common areas so I wouldn't bump into her. She's the owner of the house and also lives there full time so be prepared to speak to her many of times. I also felt uncomfortable particularly around the money talk. Everything you may need is charged extra, literally everything, even a towel (which is rich in my opinion coming from a place marketed as a retreat, not a backpackers hostel). Rita discusses finances and how to maximize her profit openly not realising the people she's trying to make the most money out of are the same customers she's speaking to. It's honestly quite bizarre. I say all of this with the best intentions at heart to offer some feedback for the future success of the retreat. In all honesty though, I wouldn't come back.

Rita is very friendly and warm. She makes you feel home immediately. The place is a little heaven +-3km from the very busy city in a quiet neighborhood. You can relax, take a swim, sunbath, take yoga lessons or have organized surf trips. The house is well decorated and everything is brand new and clean. I personally chose this place to work peacefully and I can recommend Rita's place as a super nice co-working spot!

Rita is a fabulous person - super friendly and funny! The place is amazing, spacious, cozy with beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces. I was lucky to have only fantastic co-hostelers who I now can call my friends. Overall an amazing experience! Super chill, great surf coach, super location, top people <3

I stayed with Rita at Free Spirit for 3 nights and it was perfect! The yoga classes were a beautiful blend - challenging but still super relaxing - just what you need after a surf lesson! The house is clean & beautiful, it's less like a hostel and more of a relaxed home vibe. We went for an amazing dinner all together and I met some great friends whilst staying there. Gorgeous quiet space to relax and enjoy Cascais - would love to come back!

Free spirit house cascais was amazing!! I stayed here for my first trip alone and it was fantastic. The surf lessons are super great and very professional. The house is super cozy, spacious and really clean. Rita is amazing at making you feel like your a part of the family and she is just an incredible person. Definitely not the last time i am staying here.

It’s uncommon for your accommodation to be the highlight of one’s travel, but Rita’s place was exactly this for me. Rita immediately greeted us at the door and treated us like friends throughout our stay. Her place includes a pool, bbq area with bar and hammocks. The house is large, with dormitories and private rooms. There is also a spacious living room and kitchen. We easily spent an entire afternoon here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. This place goes beyond a hostel, and you’ll leave wishing you spent more time here. Could not recommend enough! Thank you Rita.

If you're looking for a retreat with high quality surf and yoga lessons, that's probably not the place you should go for. Even though it is a nice house, the atmosphere is strange and you can feel a very tense energy. I didn't feel very welcome as everything felt rushed and the owners focuse was more on the money then on the well-being of the guests. This place is more expensive than similar Hostels, but it offers you less. I experienced that many guests got a different room from what they had booked (e.g. 4 bed dorm instead of private room) with the explanation that it's the same price (?!). Many people left Free Spirit early because they didn't feel comfortable. As this seems to happen quite often, you don't get a refund for neither accommodation, surf nor yoga lessons. I had spent 300€ for 6 nights at Free Spirit and I was very happy to leave after two days and spend another 100€ for 4 nights at a different hostel, which was way better. I feel like the owner should take a step back and let someone else manage this Hostel, as she doesn't seem like she's mentally capable of managing everything. So if you're looking for some place to relax and feel welcome, I'd recommend to go somewhere else!!

I stayed 1 month at Free Spirit House to work online and enjoy Cascais. It's a great place to recharge your batteries, learn to surf and if you work online like me you can concentrate on your work in a big villa with a pool. Rita is super nice and accommodating. I recommend 100% and I hope to come back soon. Thank you for everything Rita❤️

I LOVED my stay at the Free Spirit House and didn’t want to leave!! There is such a positive vibe and Rita makes you feel like family from day 1. I really enjoyed the Yoga every morning followed by a surf session - there’s no better way to start the day 😍. Thank you so much for everything!

We had such a great time at Free Spirit House - i did the yoga classes with Rita which were the perfect blissful morning rejuvenation, and my boyfriend did the surfing lessons. The house is beautiful and the perfect relaxing environment close to the beaches and Cascais city centre. Thank you Rita for being a great host!

Don’t trust the photos!! The only accurate place is the living room, everything else is very poorly taken care of and dirty. I booked a stay in advance to the yoga and surf “retreat” that turns out is far from being a retreat. Yoga and any water activity is charged extra and is only given once a day at a set time. Everything costs extra so either go prepared to pay more or I’d recommend not to go at all. It’s a 40minute walk to the beach and the closest walking distance spot you have is a pizza place. The host is extremely weird, she doesn’t allow people to come back if they have been drinking which in my opinion makes no sense since it’s a hostel and everyone is over 18. The hygiene of the place is terrible. She cleans by spraying some desinfectante everywhere and that’s it. If you like clean places I strongly recommend you go elsewhere. The ambiance is tense and definitely not hostel or retreat like. The area for yoga is full of flies which makes it very hard to relax. The host told me I could pay with my credit card when I did my booking but once I got there she said I’d be 12% more if I wanted to pay by card. There are no COVID restrictions whatsoever. Lastly, the bathroom is shared with 12 people when full and is super chaotic and of course very dirty.

Place is super cozy, great furniture, comfy beds and relaxed atmosphere. I spent four days there while surfing in guincho, met nice people and manage to have a great time. Rita is a great host and will ake you feel at home, thank you!

I absolutely loved my stay with Rita and Sarah. They were so friendly and accommodating throughout my whole stay. The house is beautiful and I would highly recommend to anyone. As I was a solo traveller and visiting in February during low season the house was quiet, but both Rita and Sarah invited me to join them on activities and spend time with them. They ensured I was well looked after at all times. The yoga classes were great, both Rita and Marie Christine are fantastic teachers both with unique teaching styles which accommodated for all level of yogi's. I will definitely be visiting again in the future

Some quiet outside of Lisbon, detached from Central Cascais but within close reach to the town and two surfing spots. I had my best ever surf session organised by Rita. Rita herself was perhaps the light of the stay, though. Amazing person. The place itself is lovely in off-season, quiet with a spacious homely feel. The bed's were cleaned daily and the rest of the interior is modern. Outdoor space is great - managed to paddle, Yoga, Basketball and hang out in the hammock:) I will b back w friends but could easily retreat here. <3

Free Spirit House is an absolutely amazing place to stay. The house is great, clean, and peaceful. It has a pool and is fully equipped. Rita is a wonderful person, who makes you feel at home right away, with her good vibes! Surf and yoga are arranged, so you don’t have to worry about anything. I will definitely come back!

We had some trouble with our reservation, but we had a lovely stay here. The owner is really friendly. There was some room for improvement but Rita really listens and wants to make your stay as perfect as possible. The hostel is clean and the pool is amazing. The location is perfect for taking some trips to Lisbon and the centre of Cascais is worth a visit as well, the hostel has quiet and beautiful surroundings. A great place to relax!

Amazing place to feel like in home! Rita is the owner of this charming house located in a pretty nice area of Cascais. It’s not close to the city centre or the beaches but you can get there by walk if you want. I did it many times! If not, you can take an Uber for a few euros to the main attractions or join into the surf trips to the beach. The house is comfortable and the atmosphere is quite and familiar. Do not doubt in going there, you will enjoy even if you need to work or if you need peace or fun. I recommend it a lot! Thanks Rita for your generosity with all of us! Can’t wait to see you soon!

Great!!!!

Love the surf and the Ioga!

Very pleasant space. I had a great time working and I really enjoyed the yoga classes

It was delightful to have pleasant people in my company to be around every day, I was amazed

I loved