Rita’s place is light-filled and spacious with a stylish touch. When staying there with my two grown daughters, I found there was plenty of space (two twin beds in a low-ceiling upstairs loft, and a full bed in an airy downstairs bedroom). The kitchen was wonderfully designed with modern appliances and amenities and the bathroom had a nice shower. The living room had lots of light and a comfortable couch (which opens into another bed, if needed). Because the apartment is very centrally located—in the epicenter of restaurants, music, shops— the space could be noisy when the windows were open, but when shut, it was quiet (there’re also air conditioning and fans—we didn’t need them, but they’re available). Laura, the manager, gave us a great and thorough orientation to the apartment and we were grateful that, after a long overnight flight from NY to Lisbon, we were given the flexibility to check in a few hours earlier than officially stated. The apartment is on the fourth /top floor of the building and it’s a bit of a hike with suitcases, but the light, view and airiness made the climb worthwhile. This was a lovely place to be based during our 3-night Lisbon visit.