My girlfriend and I have just returned from a lovely two night stay at Nelsons apartment.
We went for Valentine's Day and Nelson had left us a bottle of fizz and some strawberries (a nice touch). We got a cab from the airport (€12) as we arrived in the early hours of the morning, and had no trouble finding the entrance to the apartment. Nelson was waiting for our arrival and was happy to talk us through the sights, apartment and local area at this undesirable time.
We were very happy with our lodgings for the weekend. It is relatively small, but still is missing nothing. A very clean, stylish and comfortable space which was perfect for our short trip to Lisbon.
The apartment is in a vibrant area, close to a number of very interesting bars, the famous 28 tram route, and the city's market. We had done little research about the attractions before we came but Nelson suggested the castle the tram and the market, all of which were brilliant.
The market is a must. Nelson informed us that there was a competition for the restaurant spades in the building which means all the outlets in the building serve a range of cuisines all of which looked and tasted amazing, (cheap, quick and convenient for those with little time).
Prior to our arrival I had also been in correspondence with Nelson, as I asked him for some recommendations for restaurants on Valentine's Day. He kindly sent me a list of places with special menus if they had them, and booked us a table once we had chosen. When it came to the evening, it was raining so Nelson offered us a lift to the restaurant which was very kind of him, as it saved us getting saturated and probably lost.
All in all, this apartment is extremely clean, relatively small but very nice and stylish. It was perfect for the two of us for the weekend and I would recommend it to any couple going to lisbon for a quick get away. Nelson was very kind, and his small gestures and recommendations made our trip that little bit more memorable.