We stayed at Rute and Mario's house for four nights on our first visit to Lisbon. Rute responded promptly to our enquiry and messaged us to make sure everything was ok after we arrived. The house is in a wonderful location, a short walk from the metro station, Santa Apolonia, in the heart of Alfama, the old Moorish quarter. Alfama is on a hill and has cobbled streets so this would make it difficult for people with restricted mobility. We loved waking up to the sounds and sights of the local residents going about their daily routines. We stayed from Monday to Friday so can't comment on weekend noise and as the house is located in a pedestrian area, we were not disturbed by traffic. Locals do call to each other but we found this interesting rather that a disturbance. We loved exploring the labyrinth of narrow, cobbled streets and were pleased we chose to stay in what we think is the most characterful district. The house is exactly like the photographs, the decor is modern and stylish. Complementary wine and coffee (with additional extras at an nominal fee) were a nice touch. Two umbrellas in the house came in handy when it rained on our last day. The bed is comfy and the shower is hot, although the bathroom is very small. The kitchen has everything you need to self cater but as there is so much wonderful food in Lisbon, we ate out. There are plenty of local restaurants to chose from, some with Fado musicians. We had a fantastic time exploring Lisbon. As beautiful as the city is, coming home to the little house in Alfama was a real treat. Thank you Rute and Mario!