Rui and his family were very welcoming and accommodating from the moment that we started considering their apartment as well as for the entire duration of our stay (6 days). Rui picked us up from Lisbon airport and when we got back to the apartment we were greeted by his wife who had cut up a plate of fresh fruit for us.
The apartment is in a very nice area and on top of that has private gates so feels really safe. It takes about 10/15 minutes to get into Lisbon city centre (under €10 by uber) where there are lots of restaurants, bars and clubs and lots of things to do (great places to go sightseeing etc)
There are some coffee shops and 2 supermarkets about a 5/10 minute walk from the apartment.
There is a very quiet beach in walking distance from the apartment (10/15 minutes) but there isn't really anywhere to get drinks or snacks by that beach so I would recommend that you catch a 20 minute uber/or any form of transport to some of the nicer beaches in Lisbon.
The apartment itself is extremely well kept. It is spacious and decorated well and Rui and his family ensure to provide everything that you may need. The private pool was a real highlight for us.
We had plenty of privacy but if we needed anything, Rui would respond immediately which was great.
Would definitely recommend!
Thanks for a great stay