What is there to say about this place? I would pay the price of admission for the view alone, one of the best in all of Portugal! Where else do you have a full vista of the history of this old empire in one panorama, from the old town and bridge (complete with Rio-inspired Jesus statue to the left) across the fabled "Church of Memory" where the iconic Marquis of Pombal is buried — literally in your back yard — to the tower of Belem and the opening to the Atlantic Ocean on your right. You're in the old royal district of Ajuda (if you look back standing on the patio, you'll see the palace up the hill, a 10 minute walk and open for visits) which these days is one of the quaintest parts of Lisbon, where you can enjoy a morning espresso on the Largo Da Paz ("Peace Square") and feel like you're in something like a quaint Mediterranean fishing village, meanwhile you're only a short drive from the sights and sounds of central Lisbon, Cascais to the west, and Sintra to the north. The place itself is delightful, well equipped with all you'll need to keep yourself comfortable when you are at home, but you knew that already. Communication and entry were smooth as all heck, Francisco is good vibes all the way and it translates to the place itself. If you can bag this place for a solid quiet beautiful base for your stay in Lisbon, don't hesitate!