The apartment is in a great location, it really can't be beat. it was clean and reflects what you see in the pictures. Joao was quick to respond to all questions, he also helped to set up an airport transfer.
The big problem with the apartment was the noise. There is street noise into the night, ear plugs helped to manage this. Noise from all night parties within the building were worse. After 3 sleepless nights we finally contacted Joao to complain. He told us he did not tolerate late night noise in his apartments and to call the emergency number if we heard noise again. When the partying started again we called the number and within 10 minutes the noise stopped. There was no noise within the building for the remainder of our stay. We should have complained sooner!
The apartment has no a/c as is clearly stated. When we arrived the daytime temperature was a high of about 25C. The apartment was comfortable. The temperature increased to 30C and it became hotter in the apartment but still manageable. Then a heat wave of 40C hit, I believe it broke records, then the apartment became unbearable.
It was a mixed experience but still would recommend staying here. It is a nice apartment in a great location, bring earplugs for the street noise and if noise starts within the building do not wait to call and complain.