We had a wonderful time staying at Joana's apartment! The place was spotless, the showers were great, and the kitchen was just what we needed. The front door to the building is old, but don't let that fool you, the apartment is quite modern. We had read the reviews about the noise, so we brought a small white-noise machine, and ear plugs which worked well for us. It's in a great location and we felt perfectly safe. With that said, don't be surprised by the men who offer you "drugs" on the street throughout Lisbon... They are harmless (based on our experience and in our conversations with many people). The servers at the restaurant, just outside Joana's door, let us know that those guys are actually mostly selling tea and sugar to unsuspecting tourists! Just pay them no attention and enjoy your stay. We highly recommend Joana's place!