Prior to our arrival Anne-Lise was extremely helpful in answering our various questions. We were greeted by Anne-Lise's husband at the apartment who kindly showed us how everything worked and was also very helpful in suggesting what to see and where to eat locally. We stayed at a time of year when it was not hot but would be concerned to stay during the summer, as due to the traffic (which is not heavy) it could be too noisy with the windows open. Our only concern was the lack of a sofa in the lounge (just a low futon) and the absence of a TV/DVD player. The location was excellent especially being so close to the metro (only 10 minutes from the centre of Lisbon), the Gulbenkian gardens/museum and assortment of restaurants including an excellent vegetarian.