This is perhaps the most difficult review I have written torn between the seemingly brusque. but caring host and an apartment that was just the reverse. Pretty at first sight... ack to Carlota — she was nice and warm and even received a parcel for me and offered to book me a taxi. The apartment is at an excellent location, five minutes from the metro, and next to the Fado bars, it was both secure and had an elevator. The space itself is smaller than it appears in the pictures but pretty on the surface till it all starts unravelling. The bed had bugs as I discovered blood spots on the bed and then looked it up to discover the answer to the mystery as well as an itchy back The kettle appeared dirty and I literally had to close my eyes and use it :) (no option). While the heater did not work for more than a minute...with the fan flew out thick fibres of accumulated dust. The doors were clean and sticky to open...even the condiments felt like a long list of things left behind by previous owners. There was also no place to keep things with almost every cupboard being filled up junk — including old hats! The apartment has great potential but needs immense work. The bed was uncomfortable and might be calling for a new mattress. I have not sent these suggestions to Carlota as I experienced a rebuttal a first time. I really do hope she invests in a deep cleanse and upgrade as the hardware and location are great.