This was a great apartment and location, I definitely recommend this place and I would come back to this airbnb the next time I visit Lisbon.
Pros: the location is great. It was extremely easy getting to the tourist spots from here. The train, buses, and trams are right around the corner (no more than a minute walk) and the close proximity of the apartment to the center made it easy to come back to rest when we got too tired during the day. The neighborhood felt safe during the day and night, with groceries and restaurants and other necessities within walking distance. While the apartment is on the first floor, the patio that the windows face is gated, so the windows are not facing the public walking in the streets. There are several locks to go through to get to the apartment, so it felt safe being on the first floor. It was also very quiet in the apartment. We only heard the neighbors next door when they were entering and exiting their own apartment, and there was no noise from the outside since its a gated patio, so it was incredibly nice not worrying about noise when sleeping. If you need a quiet apartment, this is it. The bed is also very soft and comfortable. We only used the kitchen for coffee and breakfast, and it did the job. The ac/heater worked great. We were able to increase the heat in December and slept comfortably at night. Theres plenty of sunlight from the windows, and there are woodern panels that further secures the windows and stops the light from coming in, so it keeps the apartment nice and dark if you need it to be. There were no bugs or weird smells in the apartment, very relaxing place to be after exploring lisbon. It was also very easy to communicate with Alexandre. He responded quickly to our questions and communication wasnt an issue.
Cons: The shower was nice and hot for the first person in the morning, but the hot water would turn cold halfway for the next person. If theres 2 or more people, you might have to take quick showers for hot water to be available for the next person. But its not a dealbreaker, just something to know ahead of time. There also wasnt a place to store your clothes. There are like 4 hangers and 2 small nightstands, which isn't enough for 2 people to store their clothes. But again, not a dealbreaker, we just kept our clothes in our luggage.
As a budget traveler, this was one of the best airbnb apartments I have stayed in. The location and apartment is great, and the cons are really minimal. I definitely recommend this place, and I would definitely reserve this airbnb when I come back to lisbon