Our stay in João's apartment was wonderful in the sense that we were able to experience old Lisbon/Old Europe with a lot to see and do without necessarily having to travel out of the neighborhood (We're from Lisboa and this was a move transition apartment for us).
The apartment was very close to a very large variety of restaurants and João was a perfect host in that he allowed us to check-in early, had all of the necessary supplies, and checked in with us to make sure all was well with the stay.
The only downside that applied to us and that certainly was out of João's control was the late night/early morning partying noise outside the apartment. This, however, could be a plus for those who want to step out at night and enjoy the local nightlife.
Thank you João for your thoughtfulness, you were an excellent host!
Shawn Bouchard