Let me start by saying that Rita is a joy to meet. Her love of people, life and travel is contagious. With in one day the steep steps up to the apartment with our very large luggage made no difference because our experience with Ritas hospitality and wonderful tips for Lisbon erased any negative thoughts. It certainly helped that she had a friend carry all our things up. The apartment is renovated with love and so charming. It is small but very bright and comfortable. When I told Rita I liked to cook and there was only one small pan she showed up with 2 large ones and had the cable guy there with in 1 day to fix t.v. Upon check out she came to the apartment helped us with our stuff,called a taxi and came with us to our car to wish us safe travels. If it sounds like I was blown away by this young woman and her work ethics ..I was...If you are going to Lisbon and want to stay in the oldest neighborhood Alfamah with windy cobble stone streets look no further.