The good: This was a beautifully appointed and efficient apartment in an excellent location. Multiple cafes and restaurants right down the steps from the apartment. Check-in and communication were great. Apartment had everything you needed for a few nights living it up in Lisboa, the best city in the world.
The bad: The bathroom smelled of sewage the entire time we were there. Unless the door stayed closed, the stench would take over the apartment. The host told me that this was normal for a Lisbon apartment because of the tides of the river interfering with the plumbing. Unfortunately the smell did not pass as the host suggested.
the clothes dryer takes a looooong time and can only handle a very small load. It's a combo washer/dryer unit, so probably normal, but inadequate for a family. This is more of a heads up, not a negative. We made use of the clothes line to compensate.
- While the location is great, it also comes with some downsides. It's verrry touristy. The moment you step out of the apartment, you will get harrassed by dudes trying to get you to sit down to their restaurant, people selling sunglasses, hashish, etc.
The place wasn't as clean as I would have expected. The floor of the whole place and the shower were notable.
The bed wasn't that comfortable. This is a Portugal thing unfortunately. All the beds and pillows here have been small and uncomfortable. I'm a spoiled American I guess.
Overall, it was a solid value and an excellent location. Some small improvements and this could be a 5 star place.