João’s place runs like a boutique hotel. Daily housekeeping and breakfast served in the privacy of your room based on your preferred time. Very comfortable. Everything is stylishly designed. Love the unique touches in the room as well as the shower! The standard room is abit small but it’s ok for me as I’m tiny. The place has more than 5 rooms but it’s very quiet and private. Hardly bumped into any other guests. Response is a little slow from João but if it’s urgent best you look for the housekeepers and get them to help you. The younger one knows some English, the older one you might need to whip out your translator. Both of them have been fantastic throughout my stay- very helpful, friendly and made sure my needs are met!
Location-wise it’s 3mins walk to Rata station and a change at Marques Pombal to get to town fast. There’s also Tram 28 around 10mins walk away. Or you can walk down to the center in around 15-20mins. You can get to Belem with 727 bus which is near the Rata station. João personally met and checked me in, taking his time to explain all the must-see/do spots. It was great! But that was the only time I saw him. Didn’t see Michael (another host) during my stay but it’s ok. Everything was always sorted by his housekeepers. All in all a great stay!