First of all, I would like to express appreciation to outstanding service Iris provided - speedy communication, great advise on anything I might need and generally very professional and well organised everything. This is a great example of how one should run a hospitality business. As for the place itself:
Pros
- Nice hip neighborhood with cute Estrela park just in few steps. This is a small side street with nearly no traffic at all. Continente supermarket in 5-7 mins walk, metro Rato is 10 mins walk
- The apartment is a perfect size for a couple or a solo and well proportioned. Access to the private roof terrace gives an extra space and light boost. I loved the minimal and at the same time warm and cosy decor with a hint of Midcentury style.
- Very well thought through equipment - you most likely will find anything you might need - from iron, fan and oil heather to kitchen utensils like grater and even laundry detergent.
- WIFI was super fast, huge TV with a good selection of channels in English and French
Cons:
- The building itself is not very soundproof and poor insulated. So will hear the neighbors and also primary school kids from the next building. It could be chilly at night, but I used the heater provided so it was ok.
- Sometimes smelly drainage in the bathroom and kitchen - I understand that is common in the old buildings and the owners can't help here as this is a municipality responsibility.
- No bins for glass waste to recycle around
- Some small furniture issues to be fixed soon as Iris said
I loved this place and enjoyed my stay so much and definitely would recommend this little gem in Estrela and amazing host Iris.