My friend and I stayed there for two weeks in February. We really enjoyed it! And even though we never had the opportunity to meet Irina, she made sure someone was there to greet my friend (who arrived a day early) and show her the apartment. Irina was very responsive to our every question and concern before and throughout the reservation period.
The apartment itself was a very comfortable space on the second floor of an apartment building just a couple of blocks away from the waterfront. It was within walking distance of most of the sights we planned to see and the metro to the other places was just a five minute walk away. Just walking around the cobble paths and streets in the old Alfama neighborhood was a treat. Because the area is quite popular in the evenings, and the walkways are very narrow, sound carries very well. We did not notice the it after the first night. Closing both the glass and shutter doors helped block out the cold air and most of the noise.
The beds were very comfortable and firm. The clothes washer with complementary detergent pods was convenient (especially when we only had enough clothes for one week). We used the nice drying rack in the third bedroom since it was empty, but you can also hang them out on the clotheslines outside the windows.
It was a pleasure to come home to the apartment after a full day outside. The place was large enough to hang out separately or together. The couch is nice and deep for lounging about. The heaters were perfect at night and our comfort was ensured with them and the extra blankets provided.
The location is great, only a couple of blocks from the shoreline. A lot of sights and shopping were within walking distance and the public transportation was excellent.
We loved Lisbon and felt lucky to be able to stay in Irina’s apartment for the time we were there. A great location and a very comfortable stay. When I come back to visit, I will definitely look to stay there again.