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Location

Limited hot water in shower

Good communication with the host as I tried to estimate my arrival time for key hand-over. I got delayed and the host was quick to respond to my texts so I knew I wouldn't arrive without being able to get into the unit. The kitchen had everything I needed, even a washing machine. Convenient central location close to restaurants, mini-markets, and transit.

Not the fault of the host or property, but it was a festival weekend with loud music throughout the night right outside the apartment's window. The host warned ahead of time, provided earplugs, and even offered an upgrade in accommodation to mitigate the delayed sleeping hours.

Great location. We were in a proper Lisbon neighborhood. Nice spacious apartment, comfy bed, kitchen has all the basics. Felt like home. We were fortunate enough to have been there during Festas, what an awesome experience to have such festivities right outside our door. We took full advantage. Teresa was friendly, met us upon arrival and was helpful with our questions. Would definitely stay here again.

Bathroom was kinda tight.

Lovely neighborhood close to buses and trams, lots to do

One of the most comfortable beds I have had in a long time. Plus Teresa (who met with me and was available for questions), is fabulous. I was warned when i booked the room, that i had chosen a night during Festes (Feast of the barrio's saint - my interpretation). But i thought a) it was walking distance to the class I was attending and b) Saturday was the very end of the celebration...... how bad could it be. What I didnt realize was that the music truck/DJ was right below my window. Teresa had organized t have the bed moved to the sitting area and the sofa and table moved to where the bed was. That was extremely thoughtful of them!!. All else was good, and being able to walk to the Special Yoga/Fascia class was perfect. yes would return, and choose a slightly quieter time. Very convenient location

The studio is ok for one person. It's clean and the host is exceptionally kind and helpful. She helped me carry my luggage and lent me an iron. I did not use the kitchen, but it appeared to be well equipped. There is also a washing machine, although there is no place to dry laundry. Air conditioning is a big plus The neighborhood is lively and pleasant, with children playing outside and very friendly neighbours. The city center is about a 30-minute walk, and a large supermarket is in around 10 minutes on foot.

The studio is located on the ground floor and, due to its layout, feels somewhat claustrophobic. There is only one window facing the street, positioned at about waist height. When it is open, it feels as though passersby are practically inside the room with you. During the day, the mirrored exterior prevents people from seeing inside, but it is still uncomfortable when people stop in front of the window, look at their reflection or spend time right outside. At night, the interior becomes visible, so the blinds need to remain closed. Although I always felt safe, there was a constant sense of discomfort due to the lack of privacy, limited fresh air, and the generally enclosed feeling of the space. An additional issue was that garbage bins remained directly outside the window for three days. Because of the strong odor, I could not ventilate the apartment, and the bins were only removed on the evening before my departure. The combination of stale air, unpleasant smells, and lack of privacy significantly affected the quality of my stay. Honestly, after the first evening I wanted to leave but the last minute available alternatives on Booking were either far more expensive or located too far from the city, so I stayed for 4 nights. I booked the accommodation several months in advance, and looking back, for a relatively small difference in price I could have found a much more comfortable place to stay.

Lovely clean apartment, had everything we needed

Very noisy street party outside (we were warned about this but still very loud bass music), kettle did not work