Filipa's place is perfect for one or two guests, particularly younger ones! I stayed with an older cousin (78 years old) who, although very active for her age, did have some problems with the stairs in the building which are narrow and steep and don't have a handrail to grab onto in a couple of places. She managed okay but had to take them slowly. In fact, anyone (of any age) would need to be careful descending the stairs. But of course, this is Alfama and part of the charm of staying in the area is the houses with their non-standard arrangements!
Apart from that we very much enjoyed staying in Filipa's apartment. It's very light and airy and has typical Alfama views over terracotta-tiled houses and across to the sea from both floors. I particularly liked the top floor where there's a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely little dining space. It's very relaxing on a summer's evening to sit here with a glass or two of complimentary white wine, music floating in from neighbouring restaurants and a gentle breeze wafting through the window.