Joao is a gracious host. He provides a complete orientation to the neighbourhood and Lisbon and offers site seeing, transportation and dining recommendations. There is a grocery store just up the street, a laundry mat down the street, and the metro station is about a 5 minute walk if needed.. The apartment is well situated, offering a taste of local life and is also about a 10 minute walk into the heart of the city. It is a historic building and there are some echoes, but the tenants are quiet, so sleeping is not an issue. We really enjoyed our stay at Joao’s place and would stay here again.