This apartment has a lot going for it but also a serious deficiency, at least for us. First the good... The location is great, just steps away from a charming square with a number of cafes and perfect for exploring Lisbon. The apartment is spacious and light-filled by day with a terrific view. Bed is comfy with nice linens and shower is very good.

Pedro and his associates are professional and responsive. The entire booking process was easy and smooth. They responded to questions and to a couple minor issues (like burned out light bulb) almost immediately. Wine, some coffee and a couple chocolates left by the host were a nice touch.

Now for the not so good.... The lighting in the apartment is terrible. There are no lights over the kitchen area so forget about cooking unless you wear a headlamp. There also are no lights over or near the bathroom sink and mirror so it is very difficult to do makeup or shave. Even lights in the sitting area are dim so even reading is hard. Although we weren't in the apartment a lot after dark, when we were there, more light more light was needed and more light in the bathroom was needed all times of day.

I hope the lighting problem can be fixed. If so, this apartment definitely would be five star!