Charles' apt was so wonderful to stay in!! It was located on an incredibly charming side street, with beautiful flower boxes, cobblestone streets, and provided a wonderful vibe of the local scene. The balconies were my favorite part!! It definitely got noisy late at night, when keeping the balcony doors open, but wasn't a huge deal if you kept them closed. The location was also excellent--within 10 min walking to the downtown area, and not even 5 min to the metro, which we didn't even need to use since we were so close to downtown!
Charles was very patient and accommodating of our delayed flight too, and quite responsive when communicating with us.
The neighborhood itself was so charming! We ate our best meal around the corner at a great spot with a terrace and pillows and delicious local and traditional dishes.
I will recommend this apt to all of my friends who end up visiting Lisbon, and would definitely stay there the next time in Portugal!
Thanks again!