Nelson’s apartment was perfect for our stay in Lisbon. It has a warm and comforting feeling that makes you feel like it’s your own. His cousin met us to drop off the keys and provide local tips on the neighborhood. The apartment is spacious and very clean. The location is extremely convenient as it is close to most bars and restaurants in the area. Nelson was very responsive during our stay and even responded to an inquiry we had at almost 1:00am! Nelson was also gracious enough to let us have a late check out since we had a late flight out of Lisbon.
Our only note has nothing to do with the apartment itself but more so the street that it is on. As two females staying in the apartment by ourselves we felt uncomfortable walking back late at night on that particular street. The rest of the neighborhood and everywhere else we went to in Lisbon felt safe but that street had groups of men on both ends of the block dealing drugs at all times of the day and night (with the exceptions of some mornings). Nothing happened and for the most part they just offered to sell us drugs which we obviously refused but since it was just us two staying there, we were uneasy due to their presence.
Again, the apartment, Nelson and the neighborhood generally were wonderful but we hope that the dealers that were present on that street during our visit are not there in the future.