Rene's apartment is located in one of the most convenient locations in town, easily accessible from four Lisbon subway stations served by three lines (red, yellow and blue) : S. Sebastiao, Saldanha, Picoas and Parque. Which means one can easily go to the Baixa Chiado, Rossio, Santa Apolónia and even the airport without transferring. Furthermore, the streets around Rene's apartment are largely residential and quiet, yet full of interesting shops, corner cafes and restaurants. El Corte Ingles, probably Lisbon's most exclusive department store with a huge supermarket is less than a five minute walk away. So should one need to procure groceries for breakfast or dinner at the apartment it is super easy.
The apartment is well appointed and tastefully decorated in a way that put me in a very relaxed mode as soon as I checked in. Rene is also a accomplished photographer and his portraits of Burmese hill tribe ladies - hung on the walls of the living room - add an exotic dash of Asian feeling to the decor.
All three bedrooms are again well decorated and each equipped with its own bathroom, which is a godsend as some Lisbon apartments I have rented only has one bathroom for four or more people. This 3 bedroom apartment is perfect for a group of 6 to share - whether a fun weekend for three couples or a family of four plus grandparents.
The dining space is another unforgettable feature of the house. The long wooden table encourages conversation among friends over a good bottle of Douro Port or Alentejo Tinto. And finally the large sundeck in the back is a good place to be in the early morning or late afternoon basking in the warm Lisbon sun with a good book or a cup of espresso.
Rene's apartment really made us feel at home from the moment we stepped into it, and it was so comfortable that I was a bit sad to check out at the end of my three-day stay. Highly recommended!