I feel so fortunate to have stayed at Manuela's place. It was absolutely perfect for my month long stay in Lisbon. The apartment is even better in person and that killer view from the balcony is the absolute highlight. I will forever have fond memories of brewing and sipping tea from the balcony every morning and night. I truly felt at peace here and every day I had a big silly smile on my face. Life at this airbnb was poetic. The location is amazing, in a safe, quiet, and residential neighborhood that is still close to everything. The apartment was stocked with everything you need from cleaning supplies(vacuum cleaner and cleaning solutions, etc), condiments for cooking, washer, parasols for the beach, reusable bag for grocery shopping, etc etc literally everything you need to live like you're at home. I loved that it didn't feel like a hotel, which is how most airbnbs are these days. It felt warm and inviting and I felt at home. I stayed during the heat wave and even though the apartment has no a/c, I was totally fine.
This is because the heat in Lisbon is dry so the heat is bearable and the nights get cool, sometimes chilly. And I think the building is pretty efficient at keeping the inside cool as well. I got along just fine with a fan. I already miss my stay here and look forward to coming back again. I can't imagine staying anywhere else from now on when I go to Lisbon.