Character of romantic Alfama with every modern convenience and beautiful modern Portuguese style. Privacy if you want; community if you want - nicely arranged group of cottages around a common area courtyard. But the best part of our stay was the ease and friendliness of the hosts, Victor and Laura, and neighbor, Olinda, who helped us with our check in and luggage. We had high hopes for our stay; yet they were surpassed. Communication was easy and they accommodated a little extra luggage - and made us feel that it was no problem at all. We loved the elevated position of the cottages; the stroll up and down the entrance road has all the charm of Alfama. In the middle of everything that wonderful about Lisbon, this is a well-designed haven. Clever use of space and stylish design in an historic exterior and environment.