I hate to write a negative review but João was a good host. His communication was exceptional and he went above and beyond throughout the process. However we had A LOT of problems at the apartment and actually had to cut our stay short and move elsewhere, which ultimately caused a million headaches during our stay. Several air conditioning units did not work. There were fruit flies in the kitchen and ants in the common area. The beds were uncomfortable and creaky. And worst of all, the whole place smelled of sewage! João assured us that most of the problems were due to construction on the flat below his, so hopefully it’s only a short term problem, but I feel compelled to say that it was a mess for us. The location is among tons of bars and restaurants. The nightlife is really great in this area, but it was definitely loud at night. Depending on the experience you are looking for, it’s something to consider.