The view is from the flat is fantastic and made the comfortable space seem even larger. The view was worth the walk up three flights of winding stairs -- 54 stairs in all. Our host carried our heavy suitcases! The flat is tastefully arranged and decorated. Having the bath tub/shower in the bedroom was a clever use of space. We were greeted warmly and given many good tips on restaurants and interesting things to do that were not in the guidebooks -- such as a nice simple restaurant that also introduced patrons to Fado music.