Marta and Sammy were superb hosts! 3 days before check-in, they already sent me a message to complete guest registration in order to access the apartment. They sent reminders as well when I did not respond and a link to the registration. Everything was so convenient and easy to access! Made check-in a breeze! They were also very responsive with every question I asked them. Replies were swift and regular. Information given were clear and comprehensive like instructions on how to get to the apartment from a certain train station and nearest supermarkets around the area which they have a document listing all of that and more which you will have access to.
Everything is automated. There is no need for keys which can be troublesome and hard to open and lock doors as was our previous experience. This was a different experience and one that we appreciated. All you need to do is plug in the codes to the main door and the apartment which will be provided to you after registration.
A prime location to stay at! It was just around a 10min walk to Praça Luís de Camões and around a 20min walk to Santa Justa lift where you can start exploring the city and what it can offer! The only downside is that the entrance to the apartment and the view from the widow is the dumpster. But these are negligible as you’d be out for most of the day.
It was super convenient as well to have a luggage storage facility just a stone away (across the apartment) which will take you 2min to reach. Such a life saver given that Lisbon is known to be a hilly city. We were thankful for that!
The apartment itself was a pretty good size. They definitely maximised the limited space which made the room feel bigger than it actually was. For instance the kitchen can be closed up. And the refrigerator, freezer and washing machine are all hidden so masterfully that you would have thought it was just part of the furniture/walls. Don’t worry, there is a notice inside the apartment to locate everything. Smart use of the space! It was cozy but yet had enough space to lay down our luggages on the floor and still have room to walk around the apartment. Wifi was working well and Netflix was available which we used to watch a lot of shows during our stay. The bathroom was very specious which we also enjoyed very much. By far the biggest bathroom among all the Airbnb places we stayed at during this trip!
Last but not least, Marta and Sammy were generous to leave some welcome gifts for us - a bottle of Rose wine and a plate of fruits in the fridge. Something we were not expecting at all which came as a pleasant surprise. ☺️
Thank you Marta and Sammy for such an enjoyable and comfortable stay! Would love to book your apartment again if given the chance to visit Lisbon again in the future!
Cheers to the both of you for being such lovely hosts and for the excellent service that you provided! 🥂