First, location. It's very central in Alfama, meaning five minutes walk you can reach many local restaurants as well as mini markets, experiencing all the narrow streets and paths. Second, helpful hosts. Our host Rita was super helpful. For example, as the temperature got cold in the evening and one space heater wasn't enough for us. We made the requests and she delivered an extra heater for us making sure we were not freezing. Third, it was as described and we had all the amenities we needed to live, like all the cooking utensils. Worth to note that the stairs and streets in Alfama are not designed for large suitcases and Traveling light would be my advice.