Francisco was very patient and understanding when I was trying to firm up my itinerary and plans. He returned emails very promptly.
Francisco's apartment was a home away from home for me for four nights. I really liked the location. If you walk right as you exit the building, you reach Avenida da Liberdade and if you walk left up the steep steps, you reach Bairro Alto. There are convenience stores, restaurants and cafés nearby.
Francisco has a carefully curated collection of art and antique, as well as a nice collection of books. The apartment is tastefully decorated and exactly as pictured.
There were two space heaters that kept the place warm and the water was nice and hot for showers. The washer was so nice to have but the cycle does take a long time. The bed and pillows were perfect, not too hard and not too soft.
I would definitely return for another stay.