I highly recommend Maria's place for any travelers looking for a comfortable home on their visit to Lisbon. I would definitely stay here again.
Maria was very communicative and asked when we were arriving and her husband was waiting as we got out of the taxi to let us in and show us around the apartment. They had gifted us some fresh apples and stocked the fridge with water which was a nice touch.
The highlight of the apartment is the big back garden with fruit trees. We sat out there for morning coffee and also wine in the evening. Room enough for four to sit around comfortable for a dinner. There's also a clothesline out back which I took advantage of.
Both rooms are a good size and have windows that open up into the back yard so we were able to keep them open at night to let in fresh air.
I was traveling with a friend so there was plenty of room for two to spread out between the lounge, kitchen, bedrooms and yard. I could see the place also working well for two couples, or a family.
The apartment is right behind the Parliament building, close to Rato metro stop, and a short walk to Barrio Alto area for dinner, bars and Fado, and just downhill from a beautiful park that is lovely to sit in.
Lisbon in generally is very hilly, so expect to walk up and down hills quite a bit, and you'll need to do so to get to this place as well.