I spent a lovely week in Rute's home. I loved my large, clean, whitewashed room. The balcony doors open onto a quiet street and the sun pours in in the afternoon. Rute was a very good host and made sure I had everything I needed. Including traditional Portuguese cakes and tea when I arrived. I also became very fond of her cute cat.
The apartment is quiet because it backs onto a residential street but the main street is just round the corner with plenty of good restaurants. The metro is also very close but since it's only about a 25 minute walk into town and walking round the Lisbon streets is so beautiful, mostly I walked.
Thank you Rute for a perfect stay. I hope to be back.