Just back from 8 days in Lisbon. First time going Air B & B Will definitely do it again based on this experience.
Apartment was really lovely ,just as lovely as on Web. Little concerned when arrived going up very steep old stairs but when opened door it was beautiful bright clean & modern. Little concerned also when saw 3 big dogs in Courtyard at back. They barked couple times first night but nothing after that.Views from window lovely seeing the boats on the river. Lovely sitting at window at night with glass of wine with sounds of Fado music from local bar. Apartment in great old local area near tram/ metro , little supermarket and bakery. Hugo great host picked us up at Airport, showed us some sights and gave several tips re getting round and local restaurants He had left lovely bottle of wine which was a lovely touch also a protugise phone to use . He also arranged taxi back to the airport for us. Nothing seemed too much for him . These little touches added to our holiday.
Lisbon lovely city but bring walking shoes as streets uneven and hilly. Enjoy all it has to offer by tram & Tuk-Tuk and on foot Visit marked beside Phantion on Sat & Tues Well worth a visit The Time Out Food Market has food to suit every taste. Wander the streets of Alfama and soak up the atmosphere in little Bars and Restaurants where you will get great food especially beautiful fish. plenty of great wines too.As weather was glorious we spend some time in Cascais beautiful beach resort Very easy to get by train , well worth a visit
We also visited Sintra really beautiful town with Fairy Tale Castle
Would definitely recommend the Alfama Blue House It has every thing you need for a great visit to Lisbon and if only all hosts were as thoughtful as Hugo
Bernie & Pat
Ireland Oct 2015