We loved the flat, its location, and Susana! She and her husband Joao were just the perfect hosts: super-friendly and generous, helpful, accessible and totally going the extra mile. From meeting us on arrival & showing us the local eateries etc, to allowing us to store our luggage elsewhere on the last day, they couldn't have been more wonderful! They also give you a mobile phone so you can dial locally (and contact them) without charge; put out fruit and a chillled bottle of Vinho Verde for your arrival; and have maps and the Time Out Lisbon 2012 magazine left for you - the latter of which we found particularly helpful.

The flat is beautifully furnished - Susana and Joao clearly have great taste & care about creating a fabulous environment: from the photos of old Lisbon on the walls to the hotel-style bathroom (with amazing shower!); from the quality bedding to the comfy sofa; from the coffee maker to the antique port glasses. It's a dream of a little flat (and it's quiet by both day and night - which makes it even more perfect!).

And the area, like the flat, is beautiful but very 'real'. Alfama is a wonderful maze of cobbled streets, with Fado bars and restaurants and tiny basic convenience stores dotted everywhere. We loved it - and the whole city. It's a magical place and we couldn't have picked a better area, flat and hosts for our trip. We couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thank you for everything, guys - we adore you! :)