Goncalo and Rita’s place was even better than we expected. Goncalo was exceptionally good about communicating with us before and after we arrived. He spent a lot of time with us when we checked in, explaining where everything was, how things worked, and advising us about places to eat and shop. When the shower head bracket broke, he fixed it the same day! Every AirBnB host should be as organized, conscientious and thoughtful as Goncalo is!
The apartment was very clean, bright, tastefully decorated, and had every amenity we wanted. It was a wonderful space to relax in, and the neighborhood was safe and conveniently located. The building is attractive and well-maintained.
The only minor drawback was the noisy revelers out on the streets next to the building for a short period after the bars closed at 2 AM. Goncalo warned us about this when we checked in, and if we’d chosen to keep the double-paned windows closed, the noise would have been minimal. We weren’t really bothered by it (I sleep with ear plugs, anyway). There is an A/C unit in the living room, and good fans in the bedrooms.
Thank you again, Goncalo and Rita! If we return to Lisboa, we would be happy to stay at your place again!
Penelope Owen and Barbara Sawicz