Lovely flat in a quiet area close to the city centre. Very well equipped and modern and a nice cosy base from which to explore Lisbon. We had everything we needed and the decoration is really beautiful - just like the pictures.

The little square which the flat sits on is very cute and nice and quiet, which makes for a good night's sleep. The walls are thin between this flat and the neighbours' so we were woken up some mornings by people heading out to work. Not a problem for us at all and I'd definitely recommend this place to couples, but if you're plannkng som big nights out this isn't the place to take the party back to as you'd definitely disturb the neighbours if you were making noise late at night.

The location is good - really close to the Martin Moniz metro stop and within easy walking distance of the old town and the castle district. There's also a lovely look-out point five minutes walk up the hill behind the flat which is worth checking out in the evening for a night-time view of the city and the castle.

We thought that some of the streets around Martin Moniz and on the way up to the flat felt a bit rough at night with some groups of men hanging about. Things like that are difficult to quantify and we didn't see any crime (except a few offers of weed) The area is definitely cool, multicultural and up and coming with lots of interesting community art projects, graffiti art and small bars. The edgey feel wouldn't put me off staying there - just one to be aware of.

Rita was really kind, meeting us at the flat and taking the time to show us everything. She even left us a bottle of wine as we were visiting to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday! She also gave us good advice on places to eat and drink locally. I'd pass on her recommendation of Topo the rooftop bar in Martin Moniz Square.

Rita, Guatavo and Andre stayed in really good touch ahead of our stay and provided tonnes of useful info on Lisbon. They're lightening quick on email and were really helpful and welcoming.

Overall would recommend these hosts, this apartment and Lisbon.

Thanks - we had a lovely stay