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"The apartment was in a terrific central location, with a great variety of places to eat and drink within a short walking distance, many just a block or two away. It was easy to walk up to the bustling Principe Real and Bairro Alto districts or down to Rossio Square, or get anywhere else via the Avenida metro stop (downhill, blue line) or Rato metro stop (a longer but mostly flat walk, yellow line). We enjoyed the neighborhood Indian restaurant and Brooklyn café, and used the nearby drop-off/pick-up laundry place (and if you like, there's a scooter rental just down the block). There's some upscale shopping and dining and a pleasant park on the main street just above (and another park downhill). That said, like much of Lisbon, it's a bit of a climb up from the Avenida metro stop, so just take a cab home if you have bags or you're tired; most cabbies seemed to know the street. The apartment was very clean and charmingly decorated. It was clear that Marta made an effort to make it comfortable and stylish. It was a good amount of room for us two, with a linen closet that was useful for storing luggage and clothes. There were plenty of supplies in the kitchen, bathroom, and closet to make our stay comfortable. There was no problem with neighbors or noise from local businesses. A few things took a period of adjustment: the very steep (!) stairs down the the apartment, the lack of windows (although the skylight and light well provided a good amount of light), and the bidet. We did not take advantage of the roof deck just above the apartment. There are orange trees out front, if you can reach the fruit, although we are told they are of a more bitter variety. Marta was super friendly and very responsive to messages. The check-in procedures were a little unclear until the last minute, although we weren't too concerned about that. Turns out there was a key box we didn't know about until we arrived; when we got the code from Marta by phone (she was delayed arriving), turns out the previous tenants hadn't left the keys there (not her fault, of course). The friendly cleaning woman soon arrived and let us in — we were early checking in but Marta was kind enough to verify when the apartment would be free and allow us to drop our luggage and start our day even though it was about to be cleaned. We arrived home from our first day of sightseeing to a kind welcome of a bottle of wine. In all, we would recommend the apartment if you are looking for a basic, affordable, centrally located home base for exploring the city, with plenty of amenities within walking distance and easy access to the metro."

"I spent such a wonderful time at Tavi's house. Everything was as described. Tavi prepared my room with all the details, we even had dinner together. Unfortunately, it was such a short visit. Next time I hope to spend longer. Tavi is smart, genuine, trustworthy, respectful, cheerful: a wonderful host. Thanks Tavi for welcome me in your house while I stayed in Porto. Surely, see you again."

"The photos of the room and the apartment match reality. Very easy communication with David, with absolute availability and prompt response. Although we could hardly enjoy his company, he gave us the information we needed to get to the center without needing to move the car; having the metro station just a couple of minutes away is great. He was concerned about how we were doing and if we needed anything. Very attentive, and we really felt at home, the apartment is very well equipped."

"The stay at Paolo's place was a delight from the start. He and the other person who works with him were helpful, and accommodating. They did everything to make me feel at home, and they communicated with me periodically to make sure everything was ok. The location of the apartment was perfect, as it was within walking distance of many great bars and restaurant, and at the same time it was away from the all the chaos in some of the other neighborhoods in the vicinity. I would definitely recommend a stay here."

"Everything perfect. Very clean house. Parking available nearby on the street. Great welcome!! ☺"

"Very good welcome from Carlos even though he wasn't present when I arrived in Porto.. very good tips for visiting...one small remark however, the windows..I know that with the construction work around it's not easy to keep them clean... unbeatable value for money... Thank you very much Carlos"

"Carlos is really nice. He helps with anything. The room IS quiet and warm in winter. The place really near to main places and to gay scene (though the gay scene is not really big)."

"Ideally located apartment in the heart of Lisbon on a very busy street, especially in June with St. Anthony's celebrations. The festivities will set the rhythm for your stay with noise disturbances that can only be compensated with good earplugs... until very very early... the next morning... arghhh Beyond that, what a pleasure to encounter a vibrant country where celebration is not a dirty word. The apartment is well laid out even though it lacks storage space and a corkscrew lol... I think it would be necessary to provide coffee capsules, if only for the first day (constructive criticism). I loved Samuel's availability who welcomed us at 11:30 PM! What a welcome! Top"

"Luca was a perfect host, very welcoming and sociable. He made everything easy from checking in to check out. Would definitely stay again!!"

"I can go on and on about Angel and Carlos. They are top notch concierges and very welcoming. I heard previous about the one beach town they recommended but not Sesimbra. Each of the places wowed me. A highlight of my stay was being asked to accompany them on their evening dog walk. I saw parts of Almada I would have never visited on my own. The sunset views on an overlook, seeing Lisbon across the river, sipping my Mac cider, & sharing the time was priceless. Carlos is heavy into gardening and has a beautiful, enclosed courtyard with a fine display of various greenery. He rents a large, sunny garden plot a decent walk uphill from their apartment that he proudly showed me, and I eagerly (not literally) ate it all up. So may small and meaningful extras I was not expecting made this two night stay a timeless adventure. Not only would I stay again, but experiencing Portugal from a different perspective has the cogs turning in my head to investigate a move. This plant guy from Green Escape. 8 Patriots Dr is smitten. Tom Dredge ~~ a receptive guest"