I can't say enough about my stay at Rui's home. The apartment is incredibly spacious and decorated in minimalist fashion - very clean and basically, everything you could need during your stay (including a fully equipped kitchen). I stayed alone here, but the place could very comfortably fit up to four people with sufficient privacy. I found the location ideal - about a thirty-minute walk from the main tourist attractions but close enough to great shops and restaurants, and I felt very safe walking around the neighborhood even late at night.
Rui is a true gem of a host - his passion and enthusiasm for the wonderful city of Lisbon is evident and highly contagious! I had visited Lisbon before, and the suggestions Rui shared with me offered me a whole new view of Lisbon - truly a magical place! Rui also very effectively communicated a lot of vital information before I arrived, and was kind enough to greet me himself (I had a late-night flight) and show me around the apartment and answer any question I possibly had. He is a very warm person as well, so I felt very comfortable reaching out to him with questions during my stay. Very much hope to be back in Lisbon and would be so honored to stay with Rui once again - highly recommend anyone else to do so! Muito obrigado, Rui! =)