I enjoyed living in Filipe's one-of-a-kind place enough to extend my stay by a few nights. I feel the pictures don't do it justice, its full charm and uniqueness are only evident once one is there. The house has an unusual layout full of nooks and interesting choices, both in terms of construction and decoration. Perhaps the dining room and one of the two bedrooms are a bit dark, but several lighting options alleviate that. Overall it's a quie,t simple environment with a lot of character, and the backyard with hammock perfect for relaxing in the sun. That said this is not for everyone, if you like 'fancy' modern comfort, this may be too rustic and idiosyncratic, plus there are some high steps to navigate at several points. I personally hate generic spaces with ikea-style furniture, so this was a good fit for me. Loved the neighborhood too, interesting, nice and central, within walking distance to all interesting parts and close to a metro stop on a beautiful avenue with trees, benches and kiosks to drink coffee or juice. The vecinity is full of little restaurants and shops but not overrun with tourists like other areas. Filipe was a very welcoming host and asked us to join him fro a drink at his restaurant, right below the apartment. There, he was very generous with advice on things to do (beaches, concerts, etc.) that completely changed our trip for the better. I would definitely stay at Filipe's house again and very glad i found it for my first visit to Lisbon. ps: i barely used the kitchen so can't comment on how functional or well-equipped it is, there were just too many great (sea)-food options in the city ...