Aloha! Our stay at Elsa's and Rui's was a pleasant one. We did not get the chance to meet Rui but Elsa was amazing. She was kind enough to pick us up at the airport and keep our bags while we waited for our check in time. She sent us information about local restaurants and roof top bars which were very helpful. The apartment was in great location to walk all over Lisboa and when we got lazy it was no more than a 5euro taxi ride. Bus stops and train stations were also very convenient. The Saturday and Tuesday flea market was right up the hill and great for family gifts and very entertaining for people watching.
The apartment was exactly how it looks in the pictures though we thought it was on the small side. It was perfectly comfortable for the two of us but we could not imagine more than 2 staying there. The bed looks cute in the pictures but we found it to be hard to sleep on because we could feel the springs (I am a princess though ;). But no worries the couch unfolds into a very comfy bed! So we had many sweet dreams. Only other thing was how small the shower was. It was honestly 3" x 3" with a very small entrance, so if you feel you are on the heavier side then getting in and moving around may be very difficult. But the apartment was very clean and welcoming and we were happy to see it after a long day of siteseeing. The neighborhood was pretty quiet and the court yard was comfortable for late night wine and reminiscing. The little mini grocer down the street was awesome including the man we think owns it (he was always there).
All in all. We are very pleased we got to experience Elsa's and Rui's place and do recommend it to anyone who wants a good local vibe.
Mahalo nui loa Elsa and Rui!