João's place is beautiful and very spacious. Our family of 6 (2 children, 2 adults, 2 seniors) had a lovely time and we had plenty of room. The master suite on the top floor is very private, though the shower is very slow to drain. There was also a cracked toilet seat and a few light switches missing covers. The apartment has several balconies and is on the main road, but with the windows and doors closed, we could not hear any street traffic. It was hot during our stay and the a/c in each room and main area worked very well to keep us comfortable. We had the a/c too cold the first night and realized there were no blankets on beds, only sheets. The kitchen is well equipped with bowls, plates, utensils, but can't comment on pots, pans, etc. since we didn't cook. We had a difficult time figuring out the parking garage, but João came to help us get in (garage opener is with the keys and garage closes on its own). João was a wonderful host and will recommend his place to others. It'sso close to both the Arreiro metro (green line) and the commuter train to Sintra.