I am a solo female traveler in my early 30s from the USA and I spent my time in Lisbon at two different airbnbs as well as a hotel on one night (@ the vintage hotel & spa after a grueling journey to Portugal, my very first night--perfect for respite but glad it was only one night). David's place was perfect for just me and would've also worked fine with 1-3 other people. The place was clean -- nothing stood out to me as being off in this sense. My favorite parts: I would open all the windows and there was an incredible, natural breeze in the apartment during the day and at night. The balcony was lovely, especially at certain times of day when the sun wasn't too blazing. I enjoyed doing work and reading on the bed with the balcony doors open. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet by day and alive and bustling by night. It wasn't overwhelmingly crowded by any means; I was told by a woman who works across the street from the apartment that the area was much more crowded at night pre-COVID. I usually could not sleep until around 3am due to the noise, which, for me, was worth it for a few nights for what I gained in return. It was worth it because within 5 minutes or less walking distance, there were some very charming bars and restaurants. Beautiful fado and delicious sausage at 'Tasca do Chico'. Incredibly fresh ceviche and pisco sours at 'A Cevicheria'. A unique (but expensive) fashion boutique called Gate2. There's a small deli-like restaurant/pub right across the street that's open until 2am, which is where I bought spinach puffs and tiny pizzas for my 1am snacks. There's a peaceful park nearby, about a 10-15 minute walk, where I went for a jog and meandered a bit. There are more positive experiences but I think I've made my point. By the end of my stay with David, I was relieved to be shifting to a quieter neighborhood where I could re-calibrate before visiting Sintra and then heading home. The colors and design of the place is creative and soothing. It doesn't feel cheesy. There are no posters on the wall telling you to 'live life to the fullest'. The kitchen had coffee. The bedrooms: I ended up sleeping in both. In one bedroom, I loved falling asleep because the bed is directly adjacent the window, which brings breeze. However, the sun is strong in the morning and so I woke up quite hot and moved to the other bedroom, where the bed is more tucked in a corner, away from the sun or a direct window. Of course, the window shutters do close; at night, the wind sometimes would knock them back and forth, creating a noise that I got used to. Also, there is AC in the apartment, which I never used. At one point, I tried watching TV but wasn't able to get it to work. I decided not to ask David about this though because I decided that I didn't feel like watching TV anyway. I'm sure if I had asked him he would've been very attentive in responding, as he was for all our communication. I felt safe and good. I would go back here, especially if I was returning to Portugal with a friend.