First and foremost, Sara's flat is no common flat. You will see in the pictures the beautiful arches in the ceilings. They are the same arches you see in corners of many cathedrals. There are multiple alcoves in each room that form either a closet or a cupboard. Pieces of furniture (every chair, desk and drawer) are unique, beautiful and have old charm that seem inseparable from the flat. All of this creates a welcoming, heart-warming comfortable feeling.
Sara is a fantastic host. She had a bottle of wine, crackers, cheese, jam, spreads and a bottle of sparkling water ready for us. It was such a treat. She was welcoming and responsive during our stay. The booklet for guests was full of great information from nearby restaurants to transportation. Browsing her collection of books was another great treat. There were lots of books in English from Tolstoy to Oscar Wilde.
The flat is located in Príncipe Real and what this means to guests is that it is away from tourist attractions but within a walking distance to those places where you can feel truly local. Don't miss out a grocery shopping opportunity at the fishmonger nearby where you can find the most fresh and delicious fish and shrimps that require just a simple grill and at the small supermarket across the fishmonger where you can get freshly squeezed orange juice.
Sara's flat is a gem. I will be back for sure.