My family and I had a really nice stay in Joao's apartment in Lisbon for a couple nights. Joao was so gracious, welcoming and helpful; he ensured we had enough linens and towels for all five of us, and was an extremely responsive host for when we needed to get in contact with him.

The apartment itself is perfect; Joao keeps it very clean and tidy and comfortable for guests. It is located in the bairro alto neighborhood of Lisbon, which is known for its nightlife and bar scene. This apartment is very much in the heart of that, so expect to hear noise (singing, loud chatter, music) at night. For us, we didn't mind it at all. We really enjoyed the experience and the home's closeness to great food and public transportation.
Our last night in Lisbon happened to be Christmas eve. Joao left us a gift of porto and fruit cake for our family to enjoy, which was such a sweet, nice gesture.
Thank you Joao! We will be back to enjoy Lisbon again soon :)