theres a reason this place is so highly rated. the location is perfect for visiting lisbon. while small by american standards (for those tourists who have never been to europe before ) two people can live there very nicely. the entire apartment is thoughtfully decorated to add a perfect esthetic to enjoy while youre home! add free wifi which is super fast.
the living room has a pullout couch, tv (with a few english speaking channels) table and chairs, and a large window with a stunning view for sunsets and sunrises. closet contains extra bedding and an iron.
the bedroom is big enough for a double bed and like all european apartments, has a built in wardrobe. and you have to love the flexible reading light next to the bed!
the kitchen is really small, but if its a rainy day and you cant walk around, there is nothing missing, and i mean its fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans, mini-fridge and other utensils. you can prepare a gourmet meal. theres even a small dish washer, oven, and washer/dryer combo!
the bathroom is spacious and modern. the shower is large and theres a rainfall spout. heres the big surprise; i am a big guy, and the bath towels were big enough to cover me. this is the first time in all my travels where i encountered this! soap is included, and has a perfect fragrance. its not oily like you find in hotels.
the only fault in the entire place is that there is a small step up to enter the bathroom. i tripped twice until i conditioned myself to watch out. i think a small sign should be placed at eye level.
also know that the apartment is on the 3rd floor. if youre an old fat guy like me, it might be challenging, otherwise no problem for you regular folks.
but here is what (to me) really sets this place apart; after using up all the coffee capsules i emailed mariana if she could tell me where to buy more of them, not knowing if these capsules come in different sizes. her response? "my husband will be right there with more capsules for you." and he arrived within half and hour with a bag full of them! what an incredible gesture!
and, the night before i left, mariana came for a personal visit with a gift of a nicely wrapped chocolate bar, and thanked me for visiting. we both speak spanish, and had a very nice conversation..
in summation, if youre all about experience and service that youve never encountered before (unless you go visit your mom) dont look elswhere. stay here.