We stayed in several wonderful Airbnbs across Portugal and this one was the best. What sets it apart are the thoughtful personal touches, from the decorations to the furnishings to the list of recommendations for area restaurants and attractions that Maria provided.
Maria met us at the apartment (we were about 20 minutes late because of travel delays, and really appreciated her taking the time to wait for us) and even left us fresh fruit and some delicious pastries. Some Airbnbs are nice but seem sterile, but you can tell that Maria is very invested in this property because of the personal touches, and it shows that she cares about it and the guests who stay in it.
Highlights included not one but two great terraces with really nice views, both over Lisbon and the river, and another over the neighborhood (including citrus trees). The kitchen is really well stocked and there’s a great framed piece of art on the wall that folds down into a table with seating for four. The bed was super comfortable and there were plenty of comfortable blankets, pillows, and towels.
The location also can’t be beat. Príncipe Real’s Park is a wonderful place to hang out and it’s only about an 8-minute walk away. You can also get down to the riverfront quickly. In short, it’s exactly where you’d want your home base to be when exploring this wonderful city.
Yes, the bathroom ceiling is a little low, but I’m 6-0 and made it work. There’s a skylight that you can open for some additional headspace, and the shower worked fine for me. There’s also a mirror in the living area (with high ceilings) that you can use to get ready.
Great apartment, wonderful location, and an extremely thoughtful and responsive host. I can’t recommend this place enough.