This is our first time using Airbnb, and we were SO lucky to have found Antonio’s apartment in the heart of Lisbon. The apt. has an excellent location with convenient access to all of the major modes of public transportation and about 20 minutes to/from the airport by taxi. It’s within walking distance to the Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Baixa. Many restaurants, cafes, bars, were just around the corner or within a few minutes walk from the apartment. Especially convenient was the fantastic bakery/cafe just 2 doors down with amazing pastel de nata and pao de deus! The apt. is SO charming and looks just as it does in the photos. There's an incredible view of the river Tejo and the 25th of April bridge (looks just like the Golden Gate!) from the front window!!! The apartment is bright, airy, very very clean, and full of thoughtful details. There are many guidebooks, novels, and magazines in different languages, playing cards, a “challenge” box with sketchpads and drawing pencils so you can leave behind an artwork for the apartment walls. The kitchen is also very well equipped and even had a Nespresso machine, microwave, and a clothes washer!
Antonio was an incredibly gracious host. Upon our arrival were a basket of fresh breads, honey and jam, tea, a bowl of fresh fruit, and even a bottle of chilled white wine! There’s even cable tv, and FREE WIFI. We thought all of this was pretty incredible!!! But the best thing about this apartment and our stay in Lisbon was meeting Antonio, his lovely wife, and their family. They were all so warm and welcoming! We not only got advice on the must see places, suggestions for fantastic restaurants, cafes, and one of the BEST gelaterias in the world--Santini (only about a 10 minutes walk from the apartment); but we also ended up just talking and having a super time hanging out with his family. They made us feel so at home, like old friends visiting them in the beautiful city of Lisbon. We feel like we got a whole lot more than a great apartment, we also got the company of a family that we are now proud to call our friends. We loved Antonio's apartment in the heart of Lisbon and we love Antonio and his family! We HIGHLY recommend this apartment in Lisbon and can’t wait to return there ourselves!!! *P.S. Yes, it is a 4th floor walk-up. But since we ate our way through Lisbon, the walk up was a blessing in disguise!

August 2012