On this trip, I traveled with my 74 year old mother. I'm glad I rented Ricardo's space because she was very comfortable there and out in the neighborhood. It was important to me for her to be comfortable and have whatever she needed.

Ricardo's space is very clean, bright, and well appointed with everything a guest would need for a stay. The beds are comfortable, which made a big difference to me after hours trekking around Lisbon each day and returning to the flat dead tired... I rested very well each night, thankfully! The building is quiet and clean, and has two elevators... and both work! My mother was pleased with her stay at Ricardo's, as well.

The flat is situated in a convenient neighborhood--Alcantara, very close to bus and streetcar lines that access downtown Lisbon.
The main square in the neighborhood features cafes, banks, and grocery and convenience stores, and is just 2 blocks away from the apartment building. There's also a free bus that goes to the Alegro shopping mall--the trip takes about 30 minutes. About 3 blocks away there's shopping plaza with a fresh food market and various other stores.

The people I encountered in the neighborhood were very pleasant and helpful whenever I needed assistance... that just seems to be how the Portuguese are. Ricardo is a great host: he very kind and quickly responds to inquiries, and is a gentleman. Based on my experience with him, I'd open my home to him if he were to visit DC.