Francisca’s apartment felt just like home. It is the first Airbnb we have stayed in where we met the owner and not an apartment management employee. They were extremely welcoming. My wife, her sister and I had lots of room. The apartment is well appointed with everything you might need including Nespresso coffees, tea, etc. She even provided the transit pass cards (some with small balances) that only needed to be recharged at a metro station or the ferry terminal. They are good on the Metro, buses, ferry and even the train to Sinatra.
We closed the shutters of the floor to ceiling windows when we went out for the day and opened them to cool breezes in the late afternoon when we returned. The thick walls kept the apartment cool. We never needed the air conditioner.
The beds were very comfortable, and unlike some Airbnb apartments we’ve stayed in, the furniture was plentiful and comfortable, too. We also benefited by tourist guides left.
Tips - Try the small bistro next door, Marutos. We ate there three times in four days. Tasty little dishes, espresso drinks, wine, several well curated craft beers, a full liquor bar and excellent service. Across Rua de Santarem to the main street is a bus stop that will take you to the ferry terminal and metro stop or downtown. Most any bus will work for short trips, but the map and list of stops at each stop are very helpful to tourists. Transfers are free within the first hour of boarding. As the buses were easy to use, we preferred them to the metro so we could see the scenery as we traveled. Try the Azuelo Museum in the opposite direction of the big Plaça de Comerico. It is a short ride on bus 794.
Obrigrada Francisca! We loved your apartment and Lisboa.