I've stayed at Joao's place with my husband for a few days and we highly recommend it! It is the perfect place if you want to explore the city. The location couldn't be better for that since the apartament is located in the city center. However, because of that it is quite loud if you open the window at night. It didn't bother us very much but it may be important for some. The room is quite small and the bathroom can get a bit crowded in the morning so it may not be the best place for a longer stay but for a few days it is just what you need. Joao is also a great host. He answers every message really quickly, the checkin was easy and he has some helpful recommendation prepared for his guests when it comes to activities, restaurants or bars.