Helena’s apt has been recently renovated throughout. It is in almost new condition, very clean, and offers everything necessary for four people. Hot water, heating, and everything else works perfectly. Bedding is very comfortable; the furnishings are in minimalist IKEA style. There is a large supply of local tourism books under the tv. The main attraction for us was the balcony, with a good view of the river Tejo. Even though our stay occurred during winter we enjoyed it immensely, especially to view the New Year’s fireworks display with friends. The only point that is a bit tricky in the apt is the electricity. The main trip switch will go off if you use two major appliances (such as the iron and the oven) at the same time. This can be remedied by turning off one of the appliances and resetting the main switch. The building itself, on the other hand, is in bad condition. The elevator/lift was out of service twice during our brief stay, resulting in the necessity of climbing up six flights of stairs several times. The entryway sometimes has an unpleasant sewerage smell due to the underground pipe system. As there had been heavy rainfall in the days before our arrival, the smell was strong but seldom reached the apt itself. The entry seems to used as a store room for empty crates for the nearby vegetable market. The same building hosts TIME OUT, a sort of upscale food court that is very convenient and has a few of Lisbon’s top chefs as well as simpler fare. Helena and her friend Carlos reply very quickly to WhatsApp messages and do their best to remedy problems as they occur. Helena kindly offered a refund equivalent to about 10% of the total due because of the elevator problems. Overall, for us the view compensated for the condition of the building. We are especially grateful to Helena and Carlos for their kind hospitality.