First, the positive aspects of this property: Albertino is not one person, but a well-staffed management company that manages about 60 properties in the area. His team responded very promptly and politely every time I reached out via the AirBnB app. I appreciate the care they gave us. The items provided by the property management team - such as linens and dishes in the kitchen - were ample and in excellent condition. They provide dish soap in the kitchen, and body wash and hand soap (but not shampoo or other toiletries) in the bathroom. The house was large and clean, situated three floors. It is in a location with easy walking access to many popular tourist spots, including the riverfront, Chiado (high end shopping area), and - as others have noted - many bars and restaurants in Bairro Alto. We found it useful to have a washing machine on site.
The negatives: Both the house itself and the furnishings in it were very old, cheap, and shabby. Everything including the kitchen table and chairs, sofa, clothing racks/wardrobes, lamps, and even the trash cans, was very worn and in poor condition. The listing accurately states that there is no air conditioning (which is true for many homes in Portugal). Just a heads up: this is a problem when it is very hot (we had the misfortune of arriving on a record hot day) - the house was stifling hot, and even though the management team promptly delivered fans, it was very uncomfortable. When it's hot at night, it's necessary to keep the windows open, and difficult to sleep because the neighborhood is very, very lively at night. It's in the middle of a party area, where huge throngs of drunken people are shouting, laughing, and singing well into the night, every night. It was like trying to sleep in the middle of a raging frat party. On the plus side, when it was cool enough to close the windows, I was pleasantly surprised that the windows were pretty soundproof. If you love to party, this is the neighborhood to stay in.
I really don't like leaving reviews that are not glowing, but I think it's important to know what you're getting into when renting an AirBnB, so I've tried to be as honest and fair as possible in my description. Overall, it is a large, affordable rental in a convenient location, with some serious drawbacks.