The Old Corner House is more like being on board ship than in an apartment – it's tiny, with lots of charm, polished wood and a galley kitchen which cleverly squeezes in the basics.
It is centrally located and we found it easy to discover and explore Lisbon's different areas from Bairro Alto. Our hosts were friendly, charming and helpful.
There were however a few disadvantages. We found it very uncomfortable not to be able to stand up in the main bedroom and my 14-year-old son was not happy sleeping in a single room which opened directly on to the kitchen with no door to divide the spaces.
If you're happy to stay up till 3am soaking up the Bairro Alto vibe you will love the night time buzz – but the flat is extremely noisy for anyone aiming for a normal bedtime and because there's no air conditioning, closing the double glazed windows leaves it very hot indeed.
For this reason I wouldn't recommend the flat to families with a young child or couples in search of peace and quiet.