The apartment alone is already worth a journey: Clean, brand new, stylish, versatile, bright, several lamps for different moods … THE VIEW!!! Both balconies just made getting up in the morning a pleasure!

But what really made us feel special was Maria Rita, the host. The communication with her before the arrival, the tips on how to get from the airport to the district, and very good tipps on where to eat breakfast the next morning is already CLASS A hosting. But Maria didn't stop there! She picked us up from the Metro (at 1 AM AT NIGHT!), brought us all the way to the apartment – where a bottle of wine, tea, cookies and water were waiting for us. She showed us where to find everything (down to the first aid kit under the sink) and was, very respectfully and understanding, gone after a few minutes so we could rest after a long travel.

Unfortunately, one of the window-shades broke while we were there. After contacting her about it, she didn't tell us to „leave it“ or „meet us at the flat“ – but actually fixed it! Within HOURS! That is the kind of service you don't even get in a hotel.

One night, we had a thunderstorm rolling in. We contacted Maria about it as my girlfriend was a bit scared how it would affect the roof. Maria went out of her way to contact a skipper (with excellent weather radar) to make sure we had all the information possible on what to expect.

Long story short: Our host didn't make us feel like guests. Or like clients. She made us feel like family. Which we are very thankful for and made a big part of the entire „Lisboa experience“.
You want to see the country? Go ahead. You will have a nice time.
But if you want to meet a proper Portuguese and experience first hand what western european hospitality feels like? You have to meet Maria. There is just no way around it.

Thank you, Maria, for making this journey a memory we will cherish for a long time. You are the best! Obrigada.