I had a great time staying with Fred for a month. I'll break down the pros and cons for you.
Pros:
• Early check-in. Fred was accommodating and met me in the morning to let me into the apartment. I had flown all night long and arrived at 6 am so this was HUGE for me.
• Excellent hosts. Fred not only met me but gave me recommendations for Lisbon. He was also quick to respond to my messages to him. I've read horror stories about Airbnb hosts in Lisbon. This made the stay much more enjoyable knowing that Fred was there to help if I needed anything.
• It has A/C. This is very important for me as Lisbon was hot when I arrived in September and started to get cold towards the end of my stay.
• Blackout blinds. You'll sleep well with these as well as keep out the cold or heat.
• Close to metro. It's a 10 min walk to the metro. Very important for getting around Lisbon if you don't feel like ordering Uber or Bolt.
• Has a balcony. It was nice to sit on the balcony to drink coffee in the morning or to watch the sunset at night.
• Safe area. although it's a little far from the more central areas, I never felt unsafe at any time.
• Quiet area. While there was some music coming from a building across the street, it was very quiet at night. I usually need earplugs if it's a busy area. But no need here.
• Wifi worked well. I work online so this is crucial. Never had an issue.
• Good value considering other options on Airbnb. The prices in Lisbon for Airbnb are high. I feel like this place is competitively priced considering all the details.
Cons:
• Needs new pillows. It's an easy thing to replace. But the pillows are low quality.
• Not the best area. As I said, I never felt unsafe. But there is a lot of trash in the grass in the surrounding area. And some of the neighboring buildings look run down.
All in all, I think Fred's place is a solid option if you're looking for a reasonably priced place in Lisbon and would stay here again.
Hope that helps!