Ricardo was a wonderful host! Communication before we arrived was great.

Because my husband and I arrived earlier than check in time, Ricardo allowed us to drop off our luggage while the house was being prepared for us. In the meantime we walked around beautiful Belém and got to know the neighborhood a bit before we officially checked in.

There was a bottle of wine and chocolate along with a few kitchen essentials provided – So thoughtful! There were also suggestions on where to visit during our Lisbon stay.

The house is awesome! The interior is simple and clean, and the home opens up with lots of natural light and fresh air. The gorgeous garden is the highlight! An orange, mandarin, and lemon tree provided a peaceful backdrop while we spent most of our time outside while we were at the house; quiet coffee and breakfasts in the morning and nice dinners and wine at the end of our days.

Belém is a great neighborhood just outside of the city center. There are museums, shops, and food stops (Pastéis de Belém is a must visit) in this sweet, breezy neighborhood along the water. And, the city center is a short bus or tram ride away.

We spent 5 days at the house and could not have picked a better place to stay! Ricardo was even kind enough to arrange for a taxi for our early morning flight on our last day.

I can’t say enough fantastic things about staying at Ricardo’s Grandfather’s house. It’s a lovely home in a great location. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon!