A fantastic little apartment, perched on a hillside above the spectacular 25 Abril Bridge. The 773 bus stops virtually outside the door, so it's very easy to get to and from the airport (metro to Rato and then 773 bus). Even better, just up the road is the terminus for the 28 tram, so we spent quite a lot of time rocketing around the steep cobbled streets, seeing the sights from one of Lisbon's iconic attractions.
The apartment itself is small, but lofty and airy, with a double bed sleeping platform/mezzanine, and a very comfortable bed/settee in the living area. I slept on it as a single bed, although it converts easily into a double - very comfortable indeed. The kitchen was very well equipped, with a lovely welcome basket from Joana, as was the bathroom - lots of towels, shampoo, shower foam, soap etc. The very best thing is the balcony with its wonderful view of the bridge - mesmerising at night, when the bridge is illuminated and the cars and trains pass slowly back and forth. A view to cherish.
Joana is the kindest of hosts - taking time to explain everything about the flat, the immediate area, how to get everywhere and (very important) where to eat and drink. She recommended LX Factory for food within easy walking distance, and we had lunch and supper there on our first day - great place (very Shoreditch) to have a chilled beer, some tasty tapas (or whatever takes your fancy) and watch the world go by.
We also walked along the riverside to Belem for the BEST custard tarts - mostly custard, with the thinnest, crispest pastry imaginable. It's a lovely and intersting walk, with much to see on the way (including the fantastic Berardo collection of modern art), but it's also easy to go by train, bus or tram.
Tiny tip: the station closest to the flat is closed on Sundays - but if you decide to visit beautiful Sintra then, you can get a bus from right outside the station to Campolide, and from there the train to Sintra. We returned by train to Rossio, and then walked/trammed home again. Public transport is incredibly good value, especially with either a LisboaCard or the Viagem ticket, which you load up with any number of 1.45 euro journeys at any metro station. People are very kind and helpful with things like deciphering the instructions - in fact, very kind and helpful altogether.
We had a terrific weekend, and will be back!