Catarina and her family were wonderful hosts. Very polite, welcoming & responsive.

The day of our arrival was mothers day in Portugal and Catarina was celebrating with her family. Despite this engagement, she offered to pick us up at the Metro-Station which is very close and within a 5 mins walk from the house.

The latter we found to be exactly as described in the the add. It was spotlessly clean and in our view, it got even more character then on the pictures. The whole setting with the garden, the quite unique and personal decoration, the porch, the animals and Catarinas parents living close, makes the place a perfect little hide out in a wonderful city, which can, in certain areas, be quite packed with tourists. Being tourists ourselves, we are not complaining of course :) But it is a nice experience to hopp on the Metro, and after an easy 10 mins ride, to to stroll though a "real" residential area and to relax under an orange tree, occasionally greeted by cats, dogs & chickens.

It is very nice to enjoy a meal, the breakfast or a bottle of vina verde in the large garden and the area offers various places for grocery shopping. Furthermore, the "Cafetaria" just 2 mins from the house on the corner is THE place to for a true and unvarnished borough experience and may be highly recommended - also for their wonderful pastry. We also suggest to follow Catarinas restaurant recommendation. It fits into the same category as the cafeteria.

Summary:
If a super central location is not an indispensable requirement for you, and if you appreciate a friendly and openminded host, a garden, animals, and a true insight in the daily life and reality of a city: GO FOR IT!