Firstly, Vasco is an excellent host. Any questions I had were responded to within an hour at the most, and he provided useful information regarding the directions to the apartment from the airport, as well as recommending local restaurants.

One of the best features of the apartment is its location; it is about 30 seconds from a metro station and about a 20 minute walk from the city centre. Bus and tram stops are also very close. An added bonus is that the apartment is round the corner from Cervejeria Ramiro, a very popular and delicious seafood restaurant.

The apartment itself is wonderfully decorated. Although the decor is modern, the apartment maintains a very local feel. The attention Vasco has paid to the furnishing of the apartment is clearly exemplary of his desire to ensure that his guests have the best possible stay.

All in all, my girlfriend and I had a wonderful stay in Lisbon and that was in no small part down to Vasco and his beautiful apartment.