Barbara's apartment was our first stay during a 12-day trip to Portugal, and it was by far the best! In addition to being perfectly located and within walking distance to most attractions (or close to transportation to get to them), the apartment was equipped with upscale amenities like waterfall shower heads, comfortable furnishings and bedding. As a host, Barbara provided great recommendations for local restaurants and activities, and was extremely responsive to our needs prior to and during our stay. She even allowed us to drop our luggage off early and return at check-in time, giving us the freedom to explore Lisbon on our first day untethered. There is a small elevator, best for two people at a time, but it worked great and we were happy we didn't have to carry luggage up to the fourth floor. The apartment is on a busy street, with many windows which can make it noisy if left open, but the nice window treatments and interior shutters provide great soundproofing when desired (recommended for sleeping!). We used the A/C, available in the bedrooms and main living area, but there's also a great cross-breeze if windows are left open, or heat if needed. The small balcony which goes around the apartment makes a great vantage point for looking out on the busy streets, and there's even a tiny table and chairs for two to sit out on have coffee. The appliances worked well, including the washer/dryer which really came in handy. Overall, the apartment was fabulous and we couldn't have chosen a better place to explore Lisbon, or a better host!