I stayed here for a month, and I was so sad to leave. It felt like leaving home! It's exactly like the pictures, so as you can see its very pretty and very homey. What doesn't show really on the pictures is one of my favourite things, I could lay in my bed, with my head on my pillow and literally see the river from there. Truly something I think is very unique to this place. Just wow! I loved waking up to that! The place is so bright and you get the sun directly into the apartment and onto the small balcony from 9 in the morning till around 5 in the afternoon (in february). The neighbourhood is the all time best if you want to experience a more true Lisbon life. On saturdays we would walk down(like 4 minutes) to the small neighbourhood square and buy fresh organic vegetables, bread, spreads, vegan cheeses and other things at the weekly farmers market. There is also 2 smaller super markets that is very posh but not expensive, and then a 5 minute walk to a Pingo Doce if you want a more normal supermarket. There's also small cafe's, wine shops and more in this area too, but still it's very calming and not a loud area. It's a 10 minute walk down to the river bank and a 15 minute walk into Chiado (shopping area). From the balcony I could dog watch ;) , because there's many people living in this area (not only airbnbs like in Chiado and it's surrounding areas) which made the neighbourhood feel more homey too.
Joao is so kind and thoughtful and a great host! I couldn't ask for more, and I will be back!