Our stay in Lisbon was made extra special by Isabelle. We arrived first thing in the morning and, despite the early hour, she was there to welcome us with a beautiful breakfast. For those who are English speakers, Isabelle is fluent in English, French and Portuguese (and possibly other languages). She spent a lot of time with us that morning explaining everything we needed to know about the city and answering all of our questions. She also has excellent guide books all around the apartment, as well as books that she has personally put together of all her "insider" recommendations. She made us feel so at home and was there to answer any questions that popped up during our stay.

The apartment itself is very comfortable, clean and well-appointed. Isabelle has excellent taste and it shows in the details - the bed linens are beautiful, the towels are plush and soft, the decor is minimal but chic. We were very comfortable there and had room to spread out.

The apartment is in the Bairo Alto neighborhood, which is very centrally located. It was easy for us to walk almost everywhere from there. The only taxi we needed was to Belem. Otherwise, we explored everything on foot and felt very safe in all of the neighborhoods of central Lisbon. The only caveat to the apartment, and truly the only potential downside that I found, is that there is a music conservatory and a couple of bars right across the street. So during the day you hear students playing their instruments and at night you hear them partying. It is Bairo Alto, after all. If you are staying in this neighborhood you must expect a certain amount of liveliness.

Overall, I would highly recommend this apartment. Isabelle is a fantastic host and her warm hospitality made us feel very much at home.