Isabel is a fantastic host - she went above and beyond with check-in, providing lovely treats and wine to make us feel so very welcome! She also made it easy for us to find some great restaurants right in her area by leaving cards and letting us know details on places we asked about. The restaurant we went to was spot-on with what we look for, small, intimate with traditional food and family-run hospitality.
The apartment is spacious and has charm, as she has decorated it from her travels around the world. View is just as pictured, and is lovely at night.
We had a very minor query, and Isabel answered her phone and was at the apartment within the half-hour! All resolved without any interruption of our wonderful stay.
The area is great (Principe Real), with several lovely little bakeries, cafes and restaurants within short walking distance, and grocery markets as well. Enjoyable to walk around any time, and felt safe in the evening. Near to the grocery is a cute little park which has a coffee hut, always some locals and tourists sitting having coffee there. Gave it a nice, community feel. Restaurants right around the park as well.
Apt. has everything you need to make meals if you need, and also a washing machine. No A/C but in October this wasn't an issue for us, we left the windows open.
No elevator and is on 3rd floor - we actually enjoyed that as we wanted the exercise!
Would recommend and would stay here again!