Pedro and his flat were just fantastic. Pedro insisted on picking us up from the station so we didn`t have to find the flat on our own, and I could see why: it`s beautifully located in the midst of the romantic cobbled alleys that make Alfama so charming, in one of those houses I`ve so often looked at from the outside (4th visit to Lisbon) and thought I wish I could live here even just for one week.

What impressed us most was how well equipped the flat was. We usually need to go for a big shop first, and we expect it, but there was coffee (Nescafe Dolce Gusto machine!!!!), Tea, milk and sugar, shower gel and shampoo, washing detergent and even those really thoughtful little things such as a fruit bowl, a printed Google map showing us what`s nearby and how to get back to the flat, and earplugs by the bedside, if you really consider people laughing and saying good morning to each other noise. I found it charming, and if anything, helped to wake us up, as the shutters sure shut out any disturbing light that there is.

Flat is exactly what you are looking at in the pictures. Clean, bright, charming, amazingly well stocked yet not cluttered. Would have happily stayed for two weeks. WiFi is excellent.

There is a little bench outside the house, which we sat on sipping our first morning coffee, just because we could, and Pedro insisted in showing us the washing machine, and we ran a wash and put it out by the window - once again, just because we could.

Restaurants are so close you can smell them as soon as you turn the corner, and there are life Fado performances at night. You certainly don`t have to walk far to experience the best of Lisbon. 15 mins walk in either direction to get more central, and there are two metro stations close by. No parking, but you really don`t need a car if you are able bodied. Lisbon is an amazing place to discover on foot.

We`ll be back to Lisbon again, and will definitely check out Pedro`s flat first.
Recommend 100%.