Isabel is the consummate host. When we arrived, she had a bottle of wine and the most delicious bread and pastries ready for us! She is incredibly thoughtful and kind. A world traveler herself - she understand how to uniquely be a gracious host. I am a huge fan of sharing a thoughtful and truthful experience and hope that others find this review helpful.
Important points:
Location is excellent - walking distance to everything (bars, restaurants, culture, shopping). The flat is about 3 blocks from the main street and very convenient for either walking or public transportation. With that said, Lisbon is a vivacious city - it can be noisy. We were there in the off-season and there were at least 2 nights where people were very noisy outside.
The flat itself:
The flat is decorated adorably with accents from Isabel's own travels. The beds are VERY comfortable. The view is stunning and peaceful. Lots of light. The walls are paper thin. You will here the neighbors, but fortunately, no one was thumping around at the wee hours of the morning. Again, Lisbon is a vivacious European city, so don't expect sound proof walls.
The amenities were efficient, but you would not be cooking every night and you shouldn't be ---- get out and explore the warmth and kindness of the Portuguese people.
Isabel - thank you for setting the bar as a host! I don't know if anyone can compare!!