Wow, what a wonderful time in a wonderful place hosted by wonderful people. Anna was busy getting the place freshened up when we got there, and let us drop off our bags while she finished up. She was so helpful and patient with orienting us to the place and neighborhood. There was also a lovely welcome basket waiting, full of fresh fruit, nuts, cheese, crackers, and a bottle of white wine.

The place itself is cozy and quirky, with charms up and down. We spent much of our time up on the deck, watching the jacaranda come into full bloom and enjoying the flowers that Anna carefully tends. We also used the mini-Webber grill up there to cook one night. (The top deck also offered the most reliable Wi-Fi connection.) The layout reminded me of a sailboat or Amsterdam flat. The bathroom is small but functional. The kitchen has everything we needed to cook and snack.

The studio is situated in a cobblestone alley that is very quiet and visited only by foot traffic. Shops up and down Dos Remedios were handy and helpful, and we found it to be an easy walk to catch the trams, to explore the many restaurants of the Alfama district, to reach far along the waterfront.

If you want a cozy place as you fall in love with Lisbon, I can't imagine doing better.