Maria was an incredibly welcoming host and made my stay in this beautiful apartment just perfect, always easy to reach and with so many great recommendations for what to do and where to eat in Lisbon and the surroundings even now when the economy has slowed and there are restrictions on how much is open. She made sure I was set up with my public transport card and even after I headed to Porto in the north, Maria recommended what to eat! She cares so much about her guests, living upstairs with her lovely family. The size of the apartment is perfect for a couple or also two friends because the bed can become two twin beds and the living area and bathroom are huge. The furniture and decor are as tasteful as they are comfortable and during the hot days it was so nice to have AC. Perhaps the best part of all is the amazing location in the really beautiful and creative historic center with Príncipe Real not far north, Santos to the west, Bairro Alto and Chiado to the north and east, Cais do Sodré and the Tejo River to the south—and from there you can take a quick train to Cascais and do some epic coastline bike rides. There were a couple of days when I opted to just hang in the immediate surroundings, hopping from coffee shop to coffee shop and browsing the artful and unique shops all around. There are lots of grocers of all types nearby, as well, and even print shops if you need to print anything. I recommend this apartment highly and can’t wait to return to Lisbon.