Sarah and Pedro's apartment in the Alfama was top notch! It had everything we needed. Although we didn't use the kitchen except to cut up some fruit and cool wine in the fridge, it was fully furnished with anything you may need during your stay. The beds and linens were comfy. I loved the small Juliet balcony that opened up to the street outside- loved hearing the hustle and bustle of the city, but when you closed the door it was super quiet inside the apartment itself.
It was in a great location. It was walkable to everything. But do be prepared to climb up and down hills and steps! Around the corner was a minimercado with everything you need- fresh fruit, bread, cheese, wine, bottle of all kinds of water and juices. There was also a little cafe around the corner that had some great coffee and pastries for breakfast or afternoon snack. Although the two women who owned it didn't have a lot of English (and I didn't have a lot of Portuguese), we were able to meet in the middle and speak in a mix of broken Spanish and Portuguese.
Sarah and Pedro were great hosts. They responded quickly to messages and emails from me. Pedro picked us up at the Oriente train station and gave us a short tour of the city (for a small fee). He also walked us around within the block of the apartment and showed us where the cafe mentioned above was, the mini-mercado, and a local bistro. They were also so kind to turn over the apartment quickly and allowed us to check in way before their posted check-in time. I would definitely come back to Lisbon and stay in their property again!