Much appreciation to host Henrique for kindly waiting for my late flight and the welcomed decanter of delightful Port wine.
The apartment location and interior design are an excellent introduction to Lisbon!
Ideally situated just blocks away from the up-scale, tree-lined-main-artery, Ave de Liberdade and it's many monuments makes this an excellent base from to see all aspects of Lisbon. Walking any direction from the apartment yields many tourist sites. Yet, the neighborhood around the apartment retains a 'village feel' with notable family-owned restaurants, relaxing park music, barber, hair and nail saloons, convenience stores, a fabulous jazz club...to just name a few. I felt very safe to walk alone in this area.
Sophistically decorated with Art-Deco furniture, eclectic paintings, Italian prints, a small black leather couch, a cabinet full of oriental china, up-dated black stone bathroom and a full-sized bed tucked in a corner beneath shelves of classic books giving a cozy feeling. The apartment has fast, reliable internet and satellite TV and world channels. It is a good apartment for long-term stays, there are lots of towels, kitchen supplies, storage space and included in the price a nice housekeeper cleaned every two-weeks.
The listing mentions there is construction. It didn't begin until 8am and always over by 6pm. With cooler weather, when the windows are closed the noise is hardly heard. Even with the construction, this apartment is a good value.