Mariana's place was terrific. We loved the location, the amenities and working with Mariana herself. All was as described and better. Mariana let us check in a bit early while the cleaner was still there. We dropped our bags and went out exploring. Mariana met us upon arrival and the check-in was easy. She has a wonderful book of information for visitors that makes exploring the city and neighborhood very easy.
The apartment is on a narrow, quiet, beautiful street. Very Lisboa! There are many restaurants nearby and there are a few small grocery stores within a few blocks. We walked to Liberdade every day and the Metro was close and easy to navigate. The walk down to the commercial areas and main city square is very nice. The walk up the Liberdade hill is doable, but this is where the Metro helps! There is a very nice park up the hill so it is worth it. I recommend the Viva Viagem card 24 hour pass for a good value and easy to use. Note - you have to get this card at the machines in the metro stops. We also went out to Belem ... also worth it.
The apartment is very nice and spacious and very clean. It is a walk up two flights of stairs to the apartment on the top floor. The living/dining area was a nice place to relax after our days walking about. The WiFi and TV worked well. The two bedrooms are nice size and have nice windows with natural light. The smaller hallway bedroom is small, but worked out well for our 11 year old. All of the beds were comfortable. The kitchen and bathroom were nicely equipped.
A special note about Mariana. She was very helpful and responsive before and during the visit. She helped us with restaurant recommendations and arranged for a cab to come to the door early on a Saturday morning for our departure. We would stay there again and will recommend Mariana's place to friends and family if they are in Lisboa!
Thank you, Mariana!