This was a great space from which to base our trip to Lisbon. We are seasoned travelers/renters in European cities and were completely satisfied with its location, facilities, and hospitality. After months of drought in Portugal, we managed somehow to pick the city's worst two weeks of weather. Manuel Jose's place made it a really memorable trip despite the winds and rain.
Being in the heart of the city, we could get everywhere we wanted either walking, metro, tram or train. Shopping was close (a short walk away) and there were abundant restaurants in the neighbourhood from low to high end. The place was clean and all the appliances worked and were perfectly what we needed and expected.
Lisbon is a fantastic city to explore and this apartment on the top floor (facing west) of a quiet 3-story walk up was a safe, clean haven to return to each night. It overlooked a small plaza across from the Beaux Artes ULisbon, which was perfect with academic activity during the day but peaceful at night. Because of the weather, we could not enjoy the lovely balcony running across the front of the apartment, but the generous heaters really helped make this an overall great time for us. Wonderful hospitality.