We spent 3 nights in Antonio’s place (2 people). The apartment is very accessible (first floor), and has been refurbished to a high and personal specification. It is very clean and has everything you might need including wifi, air con in the living area, a washing machine etc.
The location is ideal being in the centre of the ‘old’ town and tourist attractions and metro/tram stops are very close. A five minute (or less) walk takes you to wonderful shops, restaurants, bars, and it is a 10 minute walk to the river (Commercial square which is beautiful and a great place to have a drink at dusk, or the new food market Mercado da Ribeira).
The bedroom is at the rear of the apartment - it doesn’t have windows and is very quiet. There is also a double sofa bed in the lounge and a small pull-down bed that would be suitable for a child in the dressing room.
The living area has two French windows opening out onto the street, a lovely big sofa, and tv and music system. First thing in the morning, and late afternoon after a day out, it was the perfect place to relax with a coffee (made in the special coffee machine cupboard… you’ll see).
Antonio was an excellent and charming host. He welcomed us with wine and a pineapple, provided recommendations for a restaurant (Sacrmento – 100 yards from the apartment – v good) and then kindly arranged transport back to the airport for us on departure.