My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. Outside of the less than ideal check-in situation, I am grateful that the host was close by to alleviate what happened.
I had communicated to the host that I'd be arriving around 2pm local time. Usually whenever I am early (within an hour) to check-in, I've never had issues. Upon arriving to the address about 30mins early, there was no key in the lockbox. With no local data/internet, I was fortunate enough to be able to reach this listing's wifi to be able to find Henrique's local number and to message him about our situation. We called the number listed and Henrique let me know that the most recent cleaner had an emergency and wasn't able to clean the listing in time for our check in. Within 20minutes we met the host in person and got the keys. We dropped off our items while the host finished up cleaning. For future situations, I'd recommend the host take a proactive step in letting us know about any changes. (i.e. a quick message in the app!)
Check-in aside, this is the perfect spot for 2 small travelers under 5ft. If you are over 5'3-4, this attic turned loft situation, may not be the most comfortable for you. We found that the listing had everything we needed for a few days in the city. Be weary of the 4 narrow flights of stairs you'll need to climb to access the listing. We especially loved the park nearby (Jardim da Cerca da Graça) for people watching as well as the viewpoint 5mins away (Miradouro da Senhora do Monte) and appreciated the in-unit washer.
Thanks for being apart of our Lisbon adventure!