First you should know this is a newly renovated clean and spacious apartment in the hip Chiado district. The beds were comfortable, the showers and bathtub great and the kitchen had everything we needed except maybe a larger pan for frying bacon. We all loved that it felt a little like we were sneaking a night in Ikea with the bright colors and clean design. That was wonderfully juxtaposed with the fabulous old balconies to have a coffee and watch over the street. You might find other nice apartments but it was our host that made this trip so special. João was accommodating and generous with his time helping us before coming and while we were in Lisbon. He maintained contact with my sister-in-law and I coming from two separate countries making sure we had rides and then he worked with us to find tours. When one tour was sold out he found us another (a sunset sail that was a perfect end to a day of busy sightseeing- ask him for recommendations). The adults and kids all agreed that this was a great place to stay and we hope we'll get to return soon!