This apartment is on a quiet side street in the flat part of town near the water. There are dozens of restaurants and shops in the immediate area. Fast access to both the iconic E28 and local buses. Short, flat walk to Cais do Sodre to access metro.
This is 4th floor (European method) up a narrow staircase. No elevator. Getting our luggage up and down was a small chore, but manageable. Beds and pillows are very basic, but we were very tired and they were fine. For a family of 5 (4 women) with large suitcases, there wasn't a lot of space to spread out, but we managed without tripping over each other. There are three fans, but no A/C. Tankless water heater. Functional kitchen. Three large glass doors open onto balcony/ledge from two bedrooms and the living/dining room. Three small windows in the back bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Good breeze most of the time.
Andre and Claudia were very responsive and helpful. We arrived early (around 1) and were allowed to drop our bags until cleaning was done. One fan wasn't working, but was replaced within a few hours. Had a cracked wine glass that was replaced and included a bottle of wine as an apology.
5 star for meeting expectations and stated information, but certainly not the nicest of the apartments we used on our trip. Decor and furnishings are dated. Doesn't appear to have been remodeled or upgraded in decades. That said, it fits the neighborhood and is a great value, especially for parties who require more than one hotel room. We would stay again.