Consider Carefully in Renting - Pros and Cons
The biggest problem with this unit, and the one which is a health risk is sewer smell from the sewer outlet in the small outdoor area. The smell was very strong and often permeated the entire unit. It made for a very unpleasant stay.
However, reviews of places need to be honest experiences, thus here is a Pro and Con list.
Pro:
1. Joaquim, the host was super responsive and communicative. Helpful in every way, including recommendations for quality restaurants.
2. The unit is large, with a large well equipped kitchen and has a washer/dryer and dishwasher.
Con:
1. The unit has only one window which provides light and faces the street. The unit is Very Dark unless you have all the lights on.
At night, with the lights off, it is very difficult to see your way to the bathroom, etc.
Pro:
2. The unit is cool and fresh during warmer days.
Con.
2. The unit is quite chilly in cool or cold weather, with limited heating and no A/C or fans if it gets really hot.
Pro:
3. The unit is in the Chiado....a popular area for bars, nightlife...
Con:
3. The unit has a lot of foot traffic with people rolling suitcases over the cobblestones. It can become very noisy and also the other units around can have loud parties, etc.
Pro:
4. There are trash bins close to the unit.
Con:
4. Often trash lines the sides due to tourists leaving there trash right in front of the door...not taking it to the bins. And this trash gets scattered by cats and dogs.