The communication with my host (Joao) from the outset was second to none. He got in touch as soon as my booking was confirmed and again a week before I was due to arrive. His directions to the apartment were perfect and I had no trouble finding the place. He kindly offered to collect me from the train station but I didn't mind the short walk (8 mins). Joao allowed me to check-in early, which saved me dragging my luggage around Lisbon in the heat for a few extra hours and he greeted me at the apartment when I arrived. As you will see, the apartment looks fantastic in the photographs but it was even better than I imagined when I walked through the door for the first time - modern, spacious, warm and perfectly clean with all the amenities you could ask for including a Nespresso coffee machine and a huge smart TV which he allowed me to use his Netflix and Spotify accounts on. There are two balconies which get great sunshine later in the day and the beach is just a short walk away. The area has a wide range of lovely restaurants and bars and Joao shared his many recommendations for both with me. He also advised me on what I should do and see in Sintra after I told him I was planning a day trip there. This was just my third Air BnB experience but it will be very hard to beat it in my opinion. I was travelling on my own and really couldn't have found a nicer place or a more helpful host. Joao really went above and beyond. He stocked the fridge with some bottled water, milk, juice and beer for me and had also brought fresh bread, fruit and butter which I was most grateful for. Joao contacted me during my stay just to make sure I was doing ok and had everything I needed. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking to stay in the area. I will 100% be back.