The Neighborhood:
We wanted to have an authentic (or at least memorable) experience is Lisbon. Staying in Alfama surely fit the bill. While the labyrinthine walkways made finding the place hard (I strongly suggest using Alexandra’s offer to have someone guide you there), this was also the charm that made coming back to the flat every night a treat. Hearing Fado spilling out of the numerous places offering this entertainment only added to the charm. And each turn presents you with a treat. You should be prepared for fairly strenuous waking (we were). But there are plenty of cafes and pastelarias with which you can “reward” yourselves.
The Flat:
The building is non-descript from the outside, but on the inside, the flat was tastefully decorated, and well appointed. Everything worked well and seemed quite new (if not brand new). The bed was comfortable, with plentiful towels too. I only used the wi-fi to share photos and plan the next parts of our trip, but it seemed quite fast.
The City:
Leaving was difficult. Lisbon has a charm that was only apparent after a little while and then we could barely sleep for fear of missing out. We would definitely come again.
The Hostess:
Alexandra was prompt, clear and professional in her communications.