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From Airbnb in Alfama to host with free time: Marta's story

From Airbnb in Alfama to host with free time: Marta's story

## The inconvenient truth of every host in Lisbon Marta is 34 years old, has a smile that lights up the check-in and a to-do list that seems endless. At...

The inconvenient truth of every host in Lisbon

Marta is 34 years old, has a smile that lights up the check-in and a to-do list that seems endless. At the beginning of 2026, she decided to turn her grandmother's inherited apartment, in the heart of Alfama, into a local accommodation. The little stairs of São Miguel, the smell of sardines in summer, the fado escaping from the taverns — everything perfect for a 5-star listing. There was just one problem: the laundry.

Each checkout left behind a trail of crumpled sheets,... (total 7638 chars)

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