Where should I start?
This was my 3rd visit to Lisbon and Nelson and Lucia’s apartment makes a triangle with where I’ve stayed before (Graça and Alfama) so it felt both familiar and new, which was great!
It’s easy to find and close to the train station and metro...although I walked miles as well.
Communication was amazing and they were kind enough to let me check in earlier and then took the time to chat and show me the basics.
The kitchen is well equipped and there are bits and pieces that you can use (oil, vinegar, herbs and spices as well as teas, coffee and sugar).
The sofa is comfy and big (and also a comfy sofa bed!) and I found some English channels so was able to relax and watch tv after many miles of walking.
Lucia kindly sent some local tips which were brilliant and it meant that I found new places to eat and grab a coffee....the apartment is close to load of brilliant places to eat which made choosing pretty difficult!!!
The balcony was the ideal place to watch the world go by and decide what the weather was going to do...it’s a residential area which I really liked and I basically pretended I lived there for five days. I was in Lisbon on my own and felt really safe walking around the area at night.
The main bed was comfy and I was warm enough (although I spotted some extra blankets if you needed them) and the shower was lovely - no problems with hot water and there were some toiletries to use too.
This apartment has been well thought out, so that you feel at home and comfortable straightaway. Nelson and Lucia are honestly the perfect hosts and it was a pleasure to stay in their gorgeous place.
And it’s a great price!
I’ll definitely be coming back to Lisbon as it’s one of my favourite places...and I hope I’ll be able to stay here again!