We had a great stay at Juan's place. We didn't meet Juan but were warmly greeted by his niece Joane who gave us some very helpful tips on how to get around,places to eat and sites to see. The apartment is up a steep set of stairs ( not good for big suitcases) but it has a real charm about it and is in the wonderful Alfama area -so good for wandering, eating , drinking and listening to the beautiful sounds of Fado music in the streets. The apartment has everything you need for a comfortable stay while being an opportunity to stay somewhere quite unique. A day trip to Sintra is well worth it-so much to see and do.