Our stay at Manuel's apartments was pleasant and sufficient. It is a tiny place, so if you're really tall or just a person that needs space, it could be less convenient. Other than that, it has what one needs, clean bed and rooms, a small lounge, a clean bathroom. Kitchen and cleaning utensils. For example I gratefully used the water cooker everyday. There's a good place for hanging clothes though since it's the only spot in the house to do so, I suggest Manuel adds some extra hangers or some closet dividers or something. We didn't get to meet Manuel but his brother who was welcoming and helpful. As was Manuel throughout our stay, by email communication etc. Really no problems at all. Provided us with clean towels quickly after we asked. Neighborhood is nice too, maybe one needs to get used to the dynamic, locals shouting, singing, food smells and sounds everywhere. It's a historical area too, lots of history about Fado to be found out there. The location is super convenient for everything you want to reach. Without problem we walked or took public transport to the Castelo up the hill, to Belem, Sintra, the city center, to the shopping mall and to the Benfica stadium. The nearbu Martim Moniz square is a nice little spot for cocktails and street food. The tram 28 stops there too. Anyway I could go on and on. Thanks for the pleasant stay and the welcoming gifts. Greetings from NL.