The apartment was perfect.

The location is in the heart of the Almara neighborhood, my favorite in Lisbon. The loft apartment itself is clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen and bathroom are small. The tiny terrace was a treat, with its oblique roof-top views of the river and churches. It rained a lot while I was in Lisbon, and the loft's skylights meant that there was that wonderful sound of pitter patter. The largish dining table allowed me to spread out and get work done. The apartment is quiet. The neighbors nice (and helpful, though I did not speak Portuguese and they didn't speak English). The host was prompt and clear in all correspondence, and on time for our rendezvous.

The only caveats: The Almara neighborhood is pedestrian-oriented on a steep slope -- so it's not great for people who travel with more than two bags. The apartment is up three flights with a staircase that ends at the door, and as well, that door has a slightly tricky lock -- so it's not great for people unsteady on their feet. The bed is crammed into a corner, the walls slope in a number of places, the bathroom is a tight fit, and getting to the balcony requires a bit of maneuvering -- so it's not great for people who are large in height or breadth. I.e., the great majority should (like me) find the apartment perfect; but (say) an elderly couple who like to bring a lot of stuff and do a lot of shopping would find the apartment not to their liking.

But to repeat, this is one of my favorite Air BnBs to date; and I look forward to returning with my wife in about three years.