Joao met us at the apartment and was in the middle of a clean as we had arrived early. He was very accommodating in letting us drop our luggage and then providing us with details of the area to find lunch. We came back to a clean and welcoming apartment. It is near the funicular which takes you in to the heart of Lisbon. Getting the Lisboa card which your u can get at the airport provides unlimited rides on all forms of public transportation and free access to most museums, all of which are accessible from the apartment. You don't want to have a car in the downtown; narrow streets, little parking and lots of public transport makes it unnecessary. A huge restaurant area is very close by. Thanks for being helpful and welcoming hosts.