We have just stayed at Cristina's apartment and could not recommend it more highly!! Cristina is wonderful, warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful. We arrived early (not realizing the time difference between Spain & Portugal) and while Cristina was still preparing the apartment she was gracious and allowed us to wait in the living room even offering us a cold drink!! the apartment is just as you see it in a typical Portuguese residential location. it is up 30 steps but well worth a little bit of effort for the views. The bed is super comfortable, the bathroom a good size and the shower has great water pressure and plenty of hot water! There is a separate lounge and kitchen which has everything you need if you plan to cook, but there are plenty of choices of great restaurant is easy walking distance. The location is ideal, fabulous view of the river from the lounge & kitchen windows, and an easy stroll along the river to restaurants, bars and river cruises. There is a small music school nearby who were rehearsing one evening, the most amazing voices echoed through the apartment (and no doubt the neighborhood) singing and playing local songs and instruments, I hope you also get to experience this event, an unforgettable experience. The apartment is thoughtfully decorated and pleasure to stay in Thanks Cristina, you apartment is amazing!!!