My stay at José's apartment was absolutely phenomenal!
As a solo traveller, José really took the stress out of my entire trip. Before I even boarded the plane to Lisbon, José messaged me saying he would pick me up from the airport! This was so unexpected and so appreciated. To drive to the airport at 05:00 to pick up a stranger goes to show how great a person José is.
After meeting at the airport, José drove me around Lisbon and gave me a little tour, showing me some of the city's famous viewpoints. Upon arriving at the apartment, José went over a map of Lisbon with me suggesting some spots I should visit. He also messaged me frequently to check in, make sure everything was okay at the apartment, and gave tips on affordable restaurants and local attractions.
In the apartment, everything was VERY clean and looked just as the pictures and descriptions described. There was also a Nespresso Machine, two bottles of water, and a basket of cookies and fresh fruit in the kitchen!
While I had only booked one room, this apartment had two rooms, each with an electronic lock that is reset for each guest. I felt extremely safe given all the security devices.
Overall, this was an experience to remember. I highly recommend staying here or at another one of José's properties.