Filipa is a 5 star host, a wonderful communicator, and prior to our arrival in Lisbon, asked about our plans, so she could be in the apartment to meet us. I gave her our flight info and arrival time, and she gave us tips (how much to pay, etc), So we were frequently in touch, even as we collected our luggage and headed to the airport taxi stand.
The apartment is in a great neighborhood, very safe, two flights up in an elevator building, but there are 6 marble steps to walk up in the lobby to reach it. As we are elderly, she sent a kind gentleman to help us bring our bags up the 6 steps and into the elevator. The apartment is small, but imaginatively designed to maximize the space. It’s well appointed. and super clean. It has a lot of natural light, with light curtains and room darkening shutters. The kitchen wall is custom modern, well equipped for counter top cooking, microwave, toaster, coffee percolator, refrigerator, kitchen sink, and a washing machine (dryer in laundromat across the street),
There are knives, cutting boards, cutlery, dishes, cups, glasses, pots & pans, implements, dish towels, etc as well as basics: oil, salt, spices, coffee, sugar, etc.
The TV has cable and many international channels.
The bed is full size and comfortable located in a separate windowed room with two closets. Extra blankets. towels, etc are stored. The living room has a loveseat with pull out bed (that we did not use) there is a dinette set with two chairs near the TV. The bathroom is small and irregular in shape, but has toilet, sink, mirrors and the shower is full size walk in with a curtain. Good pressure and hot water, telephone style shower spray. I brought my own soap, shampoo. There is a hair dryer as well as an iron for pressing clothes. Lots of hooks in each room for hanging clothes.
Filipa has maps and travel info, and a wealth of knowledge about the area. Her restaurant recommendations were great. She was our number one resource, even to ordering a taxi on departure and we’d return to stay in her apartment in a heartbeat. Obrigada Filipa!!!