We stayed at Spike and Rodney’s apartment for 6 months while setting up our D7 visas for long-term residency in Portugal.
The apartment is in a great location, close to Avenue de Liberdade, metro and bus lines, and within walking distance to grocery stores, shops, restaurants and the historic district.
The apartment has a nice overall feel and is tastefully decorated.
Spike is quick to respond to any problems of which there were few. Spike also provided helpful suggestions as to where to shop, etc.
On the downside, there was constant weekday construction across the street from the apartment. We kept our double-paned windows shut most days during the 6 months we were there.
Also, there was a lot of foot traffic and noise from the AirBnb upstairs which was rented out regularly. Many guests came to party on the weekends, meaning lots of people with loud music.
The street up to the apartment is fairly steep. Good for a bit of exercise, but can be a bit of a problem if one has knee or hip problems. (Keep in mind that almost all of Lisbon is hilly.) However, this can be alleviated by taking an Uber or Bolt (which is comparatively inexpensive in Lisbon) or taking a picturesque tram to the top of the hill and walking down to the apartment.