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Being on the ground floor the entrance door to the apartments was always very noisy which also spoilt our experience.
The positive aspects were it was convenient to getting to the beaches and old town.
The Wi-Fi worked very well.
The interaction with the key holder Isabel was very good.
I would not recommend this apartment in the Autumn/Winter and the noise from the entrance and the neighbours spoilt our experience and that is why we left earlier than originally planned.
HOST'S REPLY:
Christopher did not vacate the apartment properly. He left some of his belongings behind, failed to clean it before leaving, broke my vacuum cleaner and drying rack, and caused stains and damage to the walls and curtains.
Cleaning and repairing the apartment after he left cost me more than CZK 25,000. Additionally, I had to cancel the new tenant who was supposed to rent the apartment after him.
There was never any issue with bedbugs in the apartment. The interior was designed by an architect, and most of the furniture and equipment were custom-made.
This rental unit have an amazing waterfront view
Beautiful sunsets and sunrise
relatively close to the Lisbon tourists' attractions approx
40 mins walk, Bodegas close by.
Host brought a coffee expresso machine and some pods we appreciated this very much
Luisa was very helpful and respectful, she is a very hardworking woman, Luisa was the only person to apologize to us for having such a terrible experience staying at this rental.
Cons
We are seeking a full refund for our stay as we should not be harassed and bullied by the residents in this building and disrespected by the Hosts, except Lucia.
Upon checking into this rental, we were threatened by several of the residents with calling the police on us, because we simply turned on the AC as it was very hot in the apartment.
These residents claimed that the AC was installed illegally and illegally placed. The police came after several days of being in this apartment, however we were not at the apartment.
It was very traumatizing for us to experience this type of hostility by the residents and to make matters worse, we contacted the Hosts managing the rental and they did not respond immediately, when they came over John visited first, he gives us some bs explanation for this issue and left.
We were threatened again this time the residents in this neighborhood stating that we would be removed by the police, this felt like discrimination and extreme hostile bias.
This hostile experience at this rental ruined our entire vacation
John and Antonio came finally and pretty much lectured us on why they did not come by immediately, John was very disrespectful to my wife telling her ohhh you would worry about a storm as well, completely dismissive and sexist attitude and behavior towards my wife Gail. We did not appreciate John rude and disrespectful attitude towards women especially and also to his guests.
John needs to learn how to be respectful to women and all of his guests. Antonio needs to be more hospitable towards his guests especially when checking them into their rentals.
Bathroom smells like sewer all the time, no p- trap and no toilet seat cover in this toilet, we spent most of our time cleaning and trying to get rid of the sewage smell coming from this bathroom.
The drapery kept coming off the hooks and it was too high for us to put it back on the hooks.
lots of sex noises coming from the apartments late into the night
and all hours of the day and night bring headphones for sure.
Garbage spewed outside in front of the building at all times, it also smells really bad, we had to close the windows during the day and night to prevent the awful smell from entering this rental unit as it is on the second floor.
Clothing line outside is rusted and ruined our clothing
especially the whites
Smoke fills the apartment from the smokers in the building, my wife gets migraines, so it was very difficult for her.
it's also not the friendliest neighborhood, even when you are supporting the businesses.
please note that this neighborhood is not scenic at all, just lots of buildings and it is also very hilly, if you have mobility issues, this rental will not work for you. If you are sensitive to noises and smells this rental will not work for you either.
professional tips for the owner of this rental.
Please add a large rug in the living room and bedroom
Please add quality throws and towels for your guests
Change drapery so that iy does not fall off the hooks
Please address the sewer smell coming from the bathroom
Respectfully
John & Gail
Two active car dealer garages form the remaining three sides of the outdoor space and have numerous windows opening onto it. Oil and exhaust fumes can be smelled in the enclosed space. There is also little privacy since the garage windows directly face the apartment, there are no curtains and the glass door does not have an exterior shutter.
The only way to access the shared outdoor space from the building is through this apartment.
The apartment has an alarm system with a detector in the living room pointing towards the glass door. The ad's photos of the living area are old and do not show it.
There is a locked space in the apartment the host uses as private storage. The ad's old photos show this space open to the living room.
We did not stay in the apartment.
Apartment was dirty and covered in dog hair.
Curtains in the living room had been ripped off and shoved into a closet, therefore there were no curtains.
Apartment is lacking in cooking implants and what is there is mostly broken.
Essentially no bedding is provided and what is there is inadequate.
Not the landlords fault, but the upstairs neighbour is very noisy making it difficult to sleep.
The apartment is run down and it feels that landlords don’t care and are just trying to make money.
I feel it is far too expensive for what you get.
I do not recommend this apartment or landlord.
Finally, our hands stopped shaking and we can write a review about “this apartment”.
We can confidently say that this was the worst experience in our lives.
A little background. We paid 2,200 euros per month for an apartment of 90 square meters. The price is high, but the area is also quite large. It turned out that the area was only 60 square meters, to which we were told that they had simply made a mistake. One and a half times? This is not a mistake, it is a lie. This point was extremely important for us, since we have two people working from home, and we needed this space.
Further. At the time of our stay in the apartment, the neighboring one was being renovated. Every day, even on weekends, there was noise from hammers and a drill. Sometimes at 7 am. Once, workers came to us and stayed with us for an hour, since they needed access to the premises from our apartment. Imagine, we could not go to the sea for an hour, because workers from another apartment were repairing something at our place. It is impossible to talk to them, they do not understand English, and we do not understand Spanish. We wrote to the owners that this is unacceptable and we were assured that it will not happen again. This happened regularly, but we did not open the door.
Maybe because of the renovation, or maybe not, but the apartment constantly stank of sewage. Your vacation will be of very dubious quality if you live with a constant toilet smell.
Cockroaches!!! There are many of them in this apartment, a lot of them. Once we woke up with a cockroach sitting on our face!
Towards the end of our stay, the hot water was turned off, a little later the electricity. The last day of our stay was without water, without electricity and dozens of cockroaches.
After this, you forget that the apartment is disgusting anyway. There is no soundproofing (you can hear the neighbors snoring), although there are two bedrooms, one is in common access without walls. And the second one in the room without air conditioning and there is nothing to breathe there, upon arrival we were waiting for a mountain of dirty dishes (probably the previous tenants tried to escape from there as quickly as possible)
We asked for compensation of 300 euros per month (which is more than modest, since we were simultaneously renting another apartment for 400 euros cheaper and it was excellent), but they stopped talking to us.
Well, now, dear owners and flatio, expect a lawsuit. We have all the correspondence, as well as video evidence of the whole nightmare with which we had to live. We also filmed the perfect state of the apartment, in which we left everything and washed all the dishes without hot water and electricity.
I strongly recommend that potential clients of this “housing” change their minds. Even for 60 square meters (I hope they have enough conscience to fix the area) and even after the renovation is completed, even at a reduced price, it is not worth it. This is a scam and we are ready to provide evidence of these words
Martim Moniz is an extremely central but very working-class neighborhood. Be prepared for a lively atmosphere, with streets that are unfortunately dirty, smelly, and noisy. The area is active at night, with noticeable drug trafficking, which might be unsettling for some. Additionally, the noise from intoxicated individuals, late-night trash collection, and children playing soccer all day can be disruptive.
**The Flat:**
The apartment itself was adequate, though we encountered several issues during our stay. These included well-worn towels, the presence of ants and silverfish, a broken TV screen, a missing HDMI cable, a leaking shower, and mold in the shower seals. Fortunately, the landlady was quick to address most of these issues within 48 hours. Despite these prompt repairs, the overall comfort was still impacted by the problems we faced.
**The Landlady:**
The saving grace of our stay was the landlady. She was responsive, helpful, and accommodating throughout our time there. When we decided to shorten our stay due to the issues mentioned, she graciously agreed to a partial refund. Her goodwill suggests that many of these problems might be resolved by now.
**Overall Experience:**
Our experience was unfortunate, particularly during the peak season, but given the responsiveness of the landlady, we hope that future guests will have a more pleasant stay.
Therefore, the neighbourhood is nice. Huge forest nearby to walk. But I would probably recommend to have a car. The apartment itself is without separate rooms. So you have beds inside of the hall.
Although, the bathroom is huge.
I reached out to Flatio regarding the issue and they agreed I should receive some sort of compensation for the unacceptable living conditions provided. Although the work was ongoing during bylaw regulated working hours, I did not pay to live in a construction zone. The only resolution provided by the landlord was for me to terminate my lease early and they took no consideration to my suggestion. Their actions towards this issue show a lack of responsibility and disregard for their guests.
I could not take time off work, pack up, move all my belongings during peak tourist season where prices are exorbitant and options are limited. My hands were tied financially.
To summarize: the landlord either withheld information regarding the project or are not responsible enough to know what is being planned at their property. They would have rather eliminated the problem on their end and doubled it on mine than to provide a simple courtesy. Their actions are a direct reflection of their disregard and I would NOT recommend you rent this space. Construction is still ongoing and will be for the foreseeable future.
P.S. The landlord was shocked to see what the construction looked during move out. Now imagine paying to live there.
She was sleeping there as well but on the couch. When I booked it,
I thought it was a shared accommodation with separate rooms. No. You get the bedroom and she sleeps on the couch. The dog (mentioned in the ad) migrates to wherever it would like to be.
I couldn’t handle it so I got an Air BnB and left. I emailed Flatio again and they got back via email and WhatsApp. Since I elected to stay (initially after the partial cleanup) they paid her out. They explained it all to me. I forgot- she asked me right away about payment. I didn’t know the Flatio system so initially they hold payment until you are checked in and satisfied. After the partial cleaning I emailed again and they gave her the payment.
Never again. This was a learning experience for me. I feel bad for her situation but on her end of things, she is to provide a clean accommodation.
That never happened. In good conscience, I cannot recommend this place.
Firstly, during my stay, there was a problem with hot water because when someone in the building was using hot water, I couldn't use mine. Secondly, sometimes people who do not live in the shared flat come over to cook or to use the sofa... They are not bad people, but it's always surprising to see strangers in our flat.
Overall, my stay was okay, but I think these points are relevant, and people should know about them before coming. I'm sure these issues can be resolved and the situation can improve in the future, but for now, this is how it is. Thank you for your understanding.