We really lucked out here. We didn't know anything about Lisbon, so we just picked a place we thought was in the middle of all the attractions. We didn't realize how perfect the location was, nor what a wonderful host we'd have.
1. Host. Maria is the best. We arrived a bit early, and she was so accommodating in holding our luggage while the apartment was being cleaned so we could go explore the city. She met us on site, and walked us through the whole place, unlike many hosts these days. She also has a great little guidebook set up for things to see, do, and eat in the area with excellent directions. She's really wonderful, and we experienced true Lisbon hospitality.
2. Location: You are in the heart of Belem, so all the Belem sights are within walking distance. Better yet, you are 2 minutes away from a bus stop with several buses that go straight into the center of the city/Alfama area. Easiest transportation situation ever. I will say that we took a couple Ubers and they had some trouble finding it because of the small one-way streets, but that's all of Lisbon. Overall, I'd say a great location, out of the way of high traffic, touristy areas.
3. Apartment. Okay, so some expectation management here. This is Lisbon, most of the apartments are a bit older, with small stair cases, no A/C, and limited amenities. This is true of this building as well, but she has several fans, and the breeze in the area is perfect to cool things off at night. The apartment is very cozy, and she provided everything we needed. She directed us toward a nearby grocery store to get things for breakfast and coffee. There might be a few updates/fixes that would really put this place over the top, but overall it's just perfect. Did I mention she has The Shawshank Redemption on DVD in Portuguese? Wifi is great.
4. Issues. We had no complaints about the host or the apartment. We really only had one problem, and it's 100% out of the host's control. Lisbon streets are small, so garbage trucks only seem to move around the city late at night. So at 1 AM or so each night, a garbage truck would roll up and make a bunch of noise, and of course all the windows are open. To be fair, this appears to be true in most of area, and after a busy day touring the city I slept right through it.
Overall, great place, highly recommended. If you're looking for a comfy apartment, out of the way but with a great location, to hang out in Lisbon for a few days, look no further.