We enjoyed very much our stay at Joao's studio. The preparations by mail went very quick and correct, and his friend showed us the place and turned over the keys, because Joao was not in town by than. All was very clean and in good condition, and the location just in between Barrio Alto and Alfama with the Castelo, and right nearby Baixa and Chiado couldnot be better. But also the quarter in which the studio is located is very attractive with lots of little (food) shops, bars and restaurants. Easy to reach by metro (station Avenidas). The only unpleasant aspect is: in the evening and morning it is noisy above your head and in the staircase/hall with voices and loud barking and tripping of dogfeet. So better dont go to sleep before 11 p.m. and/or sleep after 7 a.m. if you are lightly disturbed by that. But no doubt that we would like to come back another time. And thank you Joao for the delightful cookies and for the easter-candies!