Our host greeted us by proxy with family members and a local helper, who eagerly awaited our arrival. They were most welcoming - extremely friendly, in fact - and made sure we had everything we needed. They even fielded our questions as new-comers to the city about things we couldn't miss while visiting Lisbon. Throughout our stay, we were pampered by the attention and care of Claudia, a friend of the family's working at a wonderful haunt across the street (we ate there several times and were treated like royalty with very nice traditional dishes). She couldn't have been more hospitable or accommodating, which made it a joy to stay at the Pessoa House.

The accommodations were chique and modern, yet the kitchen furnishings of a gorgeous antique wooden table and chairs lent a touch of traditional aesthetic as well. The house was spotless, the bed comfy and the place was a pleasure to occupy for our short time.

We had a few small nitpicks, all of which we mentioned to our hosts and which they graciously acknowledge and addressed. First, something of a non-issue for ourselves but could potentially be one for sensitive guests, was the constant air traffic overhead; it seems the location of the apartment is in a direct flight path from the airport. With windows and doors shut the noise was no big deal for us. Also, there were ants in the bedroom which eventually made their way to the bed at times. Claudia immediately took preventative action when this was brought to her attention. Finally, with about 10-15 minutes from the metro/train lines and another 20-25 minutes to the historical neighborhoods in the city, the apartment wasn't exactly central. There were closer buses, but those generally require multiple transfers to the city and involved about the same amount of travel time. Just something to be aware of.

Overall, we were very pleased with our stay here. This apartment represents good value, and you are sure to be well taken care of in a beautiful, sleek family home. Thank you Humberto, Maria, Cristina and Claudia!