You won't go wrong if you choose to stay in Maria Teresa's apartment. The photos are quite accurate - it is beautifully furnished and the artwork is wonderful. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, glassware, pots, and pans although we didn't cook while there. There are basic essentials like coffee, tea, sugar, oil, salt, pepper, etc. and markets close by to shop. Communication with Maria Teresa and Luciana was good, although the woman who will check you in does not speak English - only French and Portuguese. She is very sweet and it is possible to get by through gestures and some comprehension of both languages. There are two really excellent restaurants within 5 minutes walking distance to the apartment: Bono and Meson Andaluz. Time Out is about a 15 minute walk, and across from there is the train station where you can catch the green line metro and the train to Cascais. The square by the river is also about a 15 minute walk in the opposite direction. We highly recommend taking Samuel's walking tour (you can find info in Lisbon experiences). He is very knowledgeable, friendly, excited about the city and takes you to out of the way places to experience the culture and food of those areas. Do not miss that experience! Overall, this was a great stay - beautiful apartment, good location, and so much to do.