Firstly, the location is awesome. And everything that a host could do to make a stay great was done - and then some.
The good: neighborhood is very well situated to walk to almost anything. We didn’t take a car other than to Sintra.
Great restaurants nearby - a supermarket and an awesome little bakery less than a 3 min walk. Went to the bakery every morning.
The patio is amazing. Ample seating and a view that just can’t be beat.
The host - Paulina as our point of contact was amazing. Set up guided tour of sintra and a Tuk tuk tour of the city. Quick to respond and helpful in every way.
Bedrooms are clean, spacious, comfortable.
The challenges. As others have pointed out - it’s a 5th floor walk up. We are a family of 5 who walked A LOT and it wasn’t that big of a deal but if you’re someone that has orthopedic issues or just hate stairs this will be a challenge.
While the patio is amazing, it is separated from the neighboring apartment and their patio by a 5 foot barrier that does not really pose much of a barrier. And it’s also an AirBnb. Unfortunately we did have a very young group who was just having a good time out there (and in their apt) for most of their 3 day stay. It made hanging out on the patio a bit less fun when they’re smoking bowls and jamming to music and I’m with my 12 and 13 yo. But that’s not the fault of anyone. Just 2 rental groups of differing goals.
Overall: an amazing place that my whole family loved. We are grateful for the host and their excellent Lisbon apt and would go back in a heartbeat.