What a charming apartment!

It's quite a hike up to the apartment - 5th floor with a very narrow and steep staircase, however - it's worth the view!

Joana was unable to meet us, but her mother Marta was waiting at the apartment when we arrived (we were bout 10-15minutes late). She was fantastic and gave us lots of recommendations and directions on how to get places.

The apartment is just like the pictures and EXTREMELY adorable. It's very large and perfect for 2 couples. (Even one other person or some kids could fit on the pull out couch in the living room).

We were there during a very cold week (mid 50'sF/10'sC during the day and 30'sF/0'sC at night) and the biggest complaint we would have is that we were cold all the time in the apartment. Joana has 3 space heaters (1 for each bedroom and 1 for the living room) but it's not enough for that large of an apartment. We would have 2 running in the living room if we were hanging out and we were all still bundled in sweaters etc. And the upstairs bedroom seems to have very little insulation (it's an old building).

Wiring is also old - with two girls we would have to unplug all the heaters while blowdrying hair (or using the oven/stove). And, even with 4 short showers the last person always seems to have a lukewarm shower.

The location is fantastic and as mentioned previously, very close to the Mercado which is must if you're in Lisbon. Marta let us hold our bags there a little later than checkout, and was sweet enough to also call us a taxi to the airport!

We would definitely stay here again, but maybe not during the winter....