El Jardim is an oasis in what can be a busy city with some areas over run with tourists. After two weeks staying in the cottage with friends in the main apartment, I feel as if I got to know a part of Lisboa in which I felt very comfortable. From arranging for a driver to meet us at the airport and introducing us to the owners of O Montanhes, the restaurant across the street, Jean-Luc could not have been a more gracious and calm host who made us feel welcomed and at home. Being away from my own spring garden back home, an important part of my enjoying my stay was watering the garden in the evenings after a hot sunny day visiting various city sites. The market was an easy walk away and the natural food store down the street steps was a convenient go to store that had any staples we needed. There are more restaurants nearby than you can count on two hands. I loved Jean Luc’s place and would love to return.