We just finished up a fantastic 1-week stay at João's place and only wish we could have stayed longer! It was so cool staying within the castle walls and having random peacocks walk by the window. It's a bit of a workout climbing up the hill, but you can always catch the 737 bus or hop on the tram. We chose to walk to burn off calories and enjoy more pasteis de nata, bifanas, and local craft beers. João and Silvia were very helpful throughout our stay. There was an issue with the toilet that was immediately fixed. They also helped us figure out the washing machine and gave us recommendations on where to buy groceries and eat in the area. We prepared simple breakfasts here and used the coffee machine. You need to get a specific kind of pod but they have them at Pingo Doce and they are cheap. We loved Lisboa Tu e Eu nearby, as well as the Medieval bar called Trobadores down the hill. We both work from home and managed to teach our video classes at the same time - one in the living room and one in the kitchen. There was a bit of crossover with the noise but our students didn't mind. This is definitely a great digital nomad base and we will be back!