Hosts were very attentive and responsive. They offered a contact to pick us up from airport which helped ease the stress of traveling and being up for two days. Apartment is centrally located, easy access to trolleys, metro, buses...but most days we just walked (Lisbon is hilly so bring walking shoes). Beach is about 40 mins away by train, we went often with no issues. Apartment district itself was fun, but had its share of dark alleys we avoided. All in all a good spot & a good value with attentive hosts.