Hi,
This is the first place I've written a review for and that's because this place was truly fantastic.
The best things about it:
1. The location: Lisbon is a beautiful city to walk around and the small little street had some fantastic restaurants along with a great bar and music scene only a few blocks away.
Importantly, although the area was very active at night, we still found the apartment to be quiet when it came time to sleep.
2. Luis himself: I really appreciated Luis for a few reasons. He was responsive and friendly and welcoming. These are great traits that make the stay less stressful. We came into Lisbon from Sintra on a Friday and he was happy to meet us at 8 pm to personally give us the keys and made sure we did not feel rushed at all touring the beautiful sites in Sintra beforehand.
However, the thing I liked most is that Luis is from Lisbon and it's obvious how much he loves his city. I'm from Chicago and I take great pride in showing off my city to friends when they visit. Luis is the same way about Lisbon. For him the visit is personal and he makes sure to give wonderful tips and pieces of advice to truly enjoy the city. He even made an app with recommendations for places to visit. He himself was a great resource to enjoy the city and that greatly enhanced the stay.
3. The free breakfast and terrace in the back. We had eggs waiting for us in the fridge each morning with yogurt, cheese, and orange juice, along with fresh bread each morning delivered to the door. We made eggs and toast and sat outside on the little terrace and enjoyed the morning sun with some coffee. It was a great way to start the day before exploring Lisbon!
Cheers and I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did!