We had a delightful stay in Marta's apartment. She was very helpful and told us where we could park the hire car and arranged for Nuno who had excellent English to meet us at the apartment for orientation. He kindly also carried my bag up the stairs which are a bit daunting. Aside from the stairs, the apartment was charming and with the balcony doors open it was very comfortable. The wifi was great and the TV had access to the BBC and Sky News UK. The bed was super comfortable and surrounded by poetry.
The neighbourhood was very friendly- we became regulars at the cafe across from the Hotel Inspira Santa Marta. Lisbon is a very relaxed city to visit- really glad we came back after our last visit in 1976 which was wonderful too just after the revolution.