Uma casa portuguesa is exactly what it promises: a pictoresque, cozy yet spacious house which exhales the spirit of Lisbon in every corner. Goncalo's home is filled with fascinating furnishing objects which reflect his clearly artistic tendencies, such as the vintage maps hanging on the walls, the collection of old tin boxes in the kitchen and of vintage liquer bottles in the living room. The wide windows look out on colorful courtyards which delightfully embody Lisbon's essence. I travelled with two friends and we stayed in the attic room, which is wide, quiet and ideally ventilated. Goncalo was always very pleasant and made us feel perfectly at home. The house is very spacious and hosts numerous inhabitants, however, privacy was perfectly respected and we barely noticed the other guests in the house. Overall, I would definitely recommend Uma casa portuguesa as a temporary home from which to enjoy Lisbon's magic.