First of all, Alexandra and Vasco were wonderful hosts. They welcomed us warmly and provided all the help we needed to get settled in. Later, they were more than generous when I needed some medical advice and help.
The apartment was like a reflection of all the warmth and light that can be found in Lisbon. We were lucky with the weather, and the windows gave us a view of the sun from the time it rose until the time it set. The design of the apartment took advantage of all of the light, being a wonderful mix of color and subtle neutral shades, antique and modern.
Once we learned the bus system and the metro, we could get anywhere in Lisbon very easily, with as much or as little walking up and down its many hills as we wanted. It was comfortable being out of both the tourist center and the busy business district, with little shops and cafes and restaurants all around us, even though we were in an apartment building. We cooked for ourselves much of the time, and everything we needed was in the kitchen or available nearby.
I cannot say enough positive things about this apartment and its welcoming owners.