I can not recommend João’s apartment enough— in part because of the apartment itself (sparkling clean, well-equipped, well-situated, spacious and modern, full of character) but, mostly, because of João’s incredible job as our host. Though I’ve stayed at several Airbnb locations with great hosts, I have never experienced one like João: we arrived on Christmas Eve, and João secured a dinner reservation for us; we wanted to go on a side trip, João arranged the whole thing— driver, tour guide, etc.; he proactively asked if we wanted a driver to and from the airport, and we took him up on it, and he set up the whole thing.
The apartment was very comfortable for the five of us, and the details (double windows to keep out the noise, an A/C and heater unit in each bedroom, great kitchen, artistic touches throughout) made us to feel as though we were Lisbon locals, living the good life in a super-cool location and home. In case it were at all unclear, I suggest you do yourself a favor and stay at João’s apartment— the experience could not have been more delightful!