Alexandra was very helpful throughout the process, answering my questions about the apartment very quickly before we had even arrived at the apartment. Her son Duarte greeted us when we arrived, giving us a tour of the apartment and giving us some local tips, which were very useful.

The apartment itself is beautiful; Alexandra is clearly a skilled decorator, the interior is exactly as the pictures show - very airy, spacious with some nice touches. The facilities were equally useful - a complete kitchen with a hob, oven, microwave, fridge and freezer and crockery, two great showers, wi-fi throughout the apartment and spacious rooms. Alexandra also kindly provided clean towels and linen too and for a group of 5, it was perfect.

It was our first time in Lisbon, but the location of this apartment was perfect. About 5 minutes away from the main station (Rossio) and 10-15 minutes away from Bairro Alto, it's perfect for sightseeing. The river is also pretty much a straight line from the apartment, just 10 minutes' walk away and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby. On Rua da Madalena itself, there's a supermarket for groceries, a cafe for breakfast and lunch (Fabrica) and a wine bar (Tabuas) - very convenient!

With a friendly host and a good location, I would certainly recommend staying here to anyone who is visiting Lisbon. Thanks Alexandra and Duarte!