We stayed at the Cottage in Lisbon for a week in the terrific neighborhood of Principe Real. The friendly representative for the host met us and provided much needed information about the area. We are a little conflicted in reviewing this charming AirBnb location. To be fair, each of us has different expectations. If you are “right-brained” with a more artistic appreciation of rustic surroundings, the Cottage is definitely for you. We did have one hiccup with the power going out, but the host’s rep texted us which button to press to bring it back on in 15 minutes. On the other hand, if you’re a “left-brained” person who demands odor-free cleanliness, a fully supplied kitchen with a microwave, a handy Nespresso machine for early morning espresso coffee, a large bathroom with jacuzzi, lots of paper products (TP and paper towels, etc.) little bottles of fancy shampoo, and an open market conveniently located across the street, the Cottage is NOT for you. So, on Artistic Merit, we rate the Cottage five stars. But in terms of luxury and convenience, not so much.