Staying with Maria and Carlos was like staying with family! Carlos was kind enough to wait for me at the airport even though my flight was delayed late into the night. Maria was still awake when we arrived and told me all about the city and how the public transportation works. DO read the house rules before arriving. They are nothing out of the ordinary, however, Maria is very adamant about them so it's best if you have read them beforehand. The bus and metro that I took to most places was about a 10 minute walk from the house but I always felt very safe walking around the neighbourhood. The house is cute and cosy with traditional Portuguese plates and decorations around. The bed is super comfortable especially after having walked around Lisbon all day. I had the pleasure of talking with Maria and Carlos about their travels and experiences hosting in the past. I'm so glad I chose stay here and I hope to be back soon!