Sandra is an experienced and incredibly gracious host! She was totally helpful in every way. Her loft was absolutely perfect in size, appointments, and location. It was just me, but a couple could easily manage the well-thought out space. Everything was pristinely clean and comfortable, with space for relaxation, work, eating, or sleeping. The shower was amazing, the bed was lovely, and the whole place feels light and welcoming.
Most magical of all, however, is where this loft places a traveler. Step outside, note the tile portrait of a Biblical scene on the stucco wall, and turn left. You're just a few steps from a little old church, with cafes, shopping, the train station, and the water all a few minutes walk away. Turn right, take the winding cobblestone paths up, wander for a few minutes, and you reach the birthplace of Fado! Live guitar and soulful singing spills out of small, intimate restaurants, with wine, cheese, linguiça, grilled fish, and more. An absolutely lovely stay, I hope to return soon!