The best part about staying in this apartment is Elsa herself. She is the type of person who makes staying in an Air BnB such a joy. Warm, attentive, and with a great love for her city. If you are lucky, she’ll take you in her car to some of her favorite places in Lisbon. You will get the insider’s view. Nice touches in the flat include a bottle of wine, a sampling of ginja (cherry liqueur), and water and milk in the fridge when you arrive. Cookies too! Be sure to take her advice about taking the bikes on the train to Cascais and then riding to the wild beaches of Guincho. That was a magical day. Many thanks to her friend Isabel for the lovely hug and sweet welcome when I arrived after a long flight from the US. You will fall in love with the Portuguese if you haven’t already.