WOW! What an incredible stay in Lisbon at Carole & Thierry's place. I stayed with a friend for about 5 weeks and we will definitely be coming back. The two bedroom was perfect for us and the apartment had enough space for everything we brought. The location is unbeatable! It's in the oldest part of town in a quiet neighborhood just outside of the very popular and busy Bairro Alto, which meant we got great sleep at night but were just a short walk away from the party. There are a ton of amazing restaurants nearby, and the apartment is super close to the train station, so you can get anywhere inside or outside of the city very easily.
Carole & Thierry were very communicative during our stay to ensure we had everything we needed. There were a few problems with the apartment that required visits from city officials or repair workers, but those were hassle-free and usually only took a few minutes to resolve. The hosts always let us know ahead of time and communicated that this does not always happen. The drains did have a smell coming from them that we seemed to not be able to resolve, but I can honestly say that this seems to be the norm throughout the city. Intimacy is nearly impossible as there is a window connecting the two rooms and the walls are very thin, so could be tough for couples traveling, but it was not a problem for my friend and me.
Overall, we're very pleased with our stay and really recommend the apartment for short or long term stays in Lisbon. One thing I'm sure of...you will not want to leave.