The apartment is nicely decorated and tastefully styled with the traditional tile details. It was nice to open the full length windows for a morning/evening breeze and my daughter enjoyed peeking out onto the street below. It was small and cosy, but had a nice open flow so it didn't feel cramped with our 5yr old. The apartment was clean and everything was as advertised in the description. We hardly heard the neighbours in the building and the noise from the street was minimal, especially when the doors were closed.
The communication from Alexandre was excellent and he was prompt in responding. The arrival information and transportation (taxi) advice was very helpful and much appreciated. We also enjoyed meeting the co-host, Joana. She was so friendly and very helpful which made us feel welcome in Lisbon upon our arrival.
The apartment is central and well connected, with the 28 tram and the Baixa-Chiado metro station within a short walk. It is in a great part of town with lots of restaurants, cafes and bars but just enough distance from the tourist traffic. It was the perfect balance of accessibility to the sites while still giving the experience of a local neighborhood.
There are a number of great coffee shops nearby (The Mill, Hello Kristof, Bloom Coffee Room, Fauna & Flora) that were on my list and made getting out in the morning less of a chore. We enjoyed our dinner at Acaso and the nearby Legumi Vegan sushi take away. Also, there is a great wine shop just off the main street called Mercearia do Vinho and the owner was super sweet and very informative about the Portuguese wine regions.
This has been my favourite Airbnb experience so far and given me hope there are more great hosts like Alexandre and Carolina. We loved Lisbon and look forward to coming back in the future!