The apartment is the perfect size for 2 people. It had the old Lisbon feel in the exterior but had modern decor and amenities in the inside. The air conditioner worked great and at first we thought it would not cool the bedroom area (since it was situated in a loft) but we were wrong. It worked just fine. The bathroom was spacious and the kitchen had everything we needed. The washing machine was a big plus for travelers like us who chose to travel light and therefore needed to do laundry a couple times. True the steps leading up to the loft (where the bed is) is a little bit tricky to use but once you get the hang of it, it really isn’t that bad. Our suitcases had to be left in the living room area though because it was hard to bring it up to the loft. The view of the city from the bedroom skylight is beautiful especially at night. The building has no elevator and the apartment is situated on the top most floor so it was a challenge to carry our suitcases up the narrow hallway/stairway. We needed to do it twice only though - arriving and leaving. Our host, Inês, took time to welcome us and show us the binder with information and suggestions for a pleasant stay. She left us a bottle of wine too which was greatly appreciated. Though this apartment has some small grocery stores and restaurants nearby, it is quite a walk to get to downtown. But again, waking uphill and downhill on cobble-stoned streets is part of the Lisboa charm!