I have done many apartment shares, bed and breakfasts and Airbnb. Patricia's apartment probably ranks on the top of where I have stayed.
I could tell going into Portugal from the US that Patricia was going to be a gracious host. She contacted me with plenty of time prior to my arrival in Lisbon. She also went above and beyond to email me lists of recommendations for landmarks, restaurants, bars and shopping. She even contacted me before my departure to help with arrangements to and from the airport.
Unfortunately, she was out of town for the 2 nights I was in Lisbon. But that didn't cause even a slight hiccup in the checkin/arrival experience. She had a friend let us in who was also very kind, helpful and informative.
The apartment itself is probably the cleanest place I have ever stayed in. No trace of dust or dirt anywhere. It is also beautifully decorated in a minimal and tranquil style. The bed and the shower are worth mentioning!
The apartment is situated in Bairro Alto which is very close to everything... Restaurants, bars, shopping and even a beautiful park situated on a cliff that overlooks water.
There is really nothing bad I can say about my stay here...