To say that we enjoyed our stay in Teresa's wonderful apartment is a veritable understatement! As soon as we had booked, Teresa's professionalism, care and attentiveness towards her guests became immediately apparent. It then came as no surprise to us that her apartment, located in a delightful small house, emulated her obvious good taste and attention to detail. The apartment is located in the Bairro Alto, full of late-night bistros and hole-in-the-wall bars but just a stone's throw from the boutique shopping and literary cafe ambience of Chiado and my favourite bohemian quarter of Principe Real. The location couldn't have been any better: the apartment manages to be at the centre of everything yet remains, at the same time, a haven of peace and tranquility as it is located on a very calm street.

The apartment is wonderfully light and airy and I can certainly attest to a very comfortable bed and a most pleasurable shower. The bedroom is a particularly agreeable room - peaceful and relaxing. The kitchen is well stocked, guide books, maps and recommendations carefully prepared by Teresa abound and the internet works perfectly. The weather during our stay was mild and temperate therefore we had no need of heat or air-conditioning but both facilities exist in the apartment so I imagine it to be comfortable both during high summer and deep winter.

To sum up: I cannot recommend Teresa's apartment highly enough - it was simply perfect in every respect. After a long day exploring the roller-coaster like seven hills of Lisbon on foot, it was always a joy to return to the apartment - our home away from home. Like Lisbon, it has taste, charisma, post-card good looks and a slight edge given it's location. Chapeau bas Teresa!