The location is wonderful, can’t fault it at all and the hosts are very helpful.
If you’re looking for JUST location and don’t care where you stay, then this is fine. However, I don’t think this flat is value for money and I think there are a few issues that need addressing - mainly the following:
The flat wasn’t clean and we did message and explain this (particularly in respect of the bathroom) and whilst it was dealt with quickly (someone came to clean the bathroom), they did enter the flat to do this without our confirmation which made me a bit uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, the hallways were actually quite disgusting - dust everywhere, plaster falling off the walls, holes in the walls with pipes exposed, like work half done. This is not the place for anyone with a dust allergy! It’s very very dusty and dirty!
There was a plug socket hanging off the wall. Generally just a few things like this that were unsafe, so I’d definitely caution against this place if you have kids. It’s most definitely not safe for kids in its current state.
Generally, the flat has potential but it needs some work and some care (and a good clean!) On this basis, I really don’t think it’s represents value for money - we paid c£500 for 4 nights and we do feel like we got stung.
Real shame, because the location is great, but we won’t be going back. My advice would be to get an Airbnb or hotel just outside Alfama (everywhere is super close anyway) and just walk to Alfama.