We spent a month's in Joao's apartment and had the best time.
The apartment is large and spacious and has two lovely outdoor areas. We found it the perfect place for two people to live and work for a month and felt we were in a proper home.
The main living space is great and very big, as is the bedroom, and the little office / single bedroom at the back is very useful for working in. The kitchen is a bit smaller but has enough space for two people to cook and prepare dinner and a good fridge, freezer, hob, kettle, microwave, washer etc.
The balcony out the front gives a nice view over Lisbon and is a great place to sit and watch the sunset and the tram go past. We thought the terrace out the back was also a really special touch. Its quiet and feels a world away from the city and is very relaxing to go and sit out there or have dinner outside at the table.
The only thing you will hear are the chickens nearby, which are not particularly disturbing, especially if you have the fan on at night and then cannot hear them at all.
Joao was a great host. He was very quick to reply to any of our questions and made sure the apartment was very clean and safe before our arrival (which was during COVID-19). He also gave us advice on the COVID-19 situation before our arrival and while we were there, which was really helpful.
One of the other best things about the apartment is its location, which is perfect. It is right in the heart of Bairro Alto, which has nice restaurants, cafes, bars and shops all around. It is also a quick walk to the riverfront and main tourist stretches. There is a small supermarket nearby for essentials, though it is probably cheaper to shop at bigger supermarkets like Lidl if you're there for a while.
Joao's place would be great for both a longer stay or a weekend and we really hope to return one day. Definitely stay here if you're visiting Lisbon!