Miguel was an excellent host. He communicated in a timely manner and accommodated our requests quickly.
PROS:
-The flat is cute and has some nice features such as the balcony window. -There are some really great little shops and eateries very close by and it’s located within a short walk to many attractions.
-The price is very reasonable.
CONS:
-Depending which way you take to get there it can be quite sketchy. The route entering from Praca Martim Moniz is populated by a sizable group of young people who hang out until very late at night drinking, playing music and being generally loud in the back alley.
- Street noise can be quite loud because it’s in a vibrant area. With the windows closed you can shut most of it out. However, there is no air conditioning or fans, so on hot nights it gets pretty stuffy inside.
- The couch has a lot of stains and could use a good cleaning.
- The bathroom shower is a bit cramped and smells a bit moldy. Since the shower head is so powerful and there is no shower door/curtain, water gets all over the floor.
- The entryway light between the outside door and inside door doesn’t work. You’ll need to use your flashlight.
We’ve been using Airbnb for over a decade and have stayed in a variety of places. We had also been Superhosts ourselves for a number of years, so our standards are high. I would say that Miguel’s flat is probably best suited for younger people looking for a private, budget flat as an alternative to a hostel.