The apartment was exactly as detailed and the photos were a realistic portrayal of the flat. I chose the apartment based on the reviews (all good) and the photos, as well as the price and location and we (a group of two couples) were very happy.
The flat is not huge but it's not tiny, either and it is very clean and fresh. The beds are comfortable, the bathroom is beautiful and the kitchen is great.
It was nice that the living room and bedrooms all opened on to a balcony. This is a very narrow strip of balcony but you can sit out at a small table and the views are lovely.
Graca is a great area to stay in. It is up a hill so be prepared for that, but all of Lisbon is on one of the seven hills. It was useful having Tram 28 so close to our front door but make sure you know which way the tram is heading. We went in the wrong direction the first time and ended up doing a loop of more than one hour! This was fine because we had time on our hands but you might want a more direct ride.
Graca is a busy and lively area with lots of great bars , shops and restaurants. Ask Carlota for advice on where to go. She knows everything and is very, very helpful.
You should note that this is not a peaceful area so there is street noise in the apartment. It didn't bother us and with windows all shut at night it wasn't obtrusive. I can't imagine many places in the city are super peaceful! We actually liked hearing the hustle and bustle of city life in our flat.
Carlota's info on all the many places to see and the things to do was excellent. It was a huge help and we followed a lot of her good recommendations. It was helpful that she was available on-line to ask for further info when we needed it.
She also arranged our taxi from the airport so our luggage could be looked after before check in. This, again, was really helpful.
We loved Lisbon. It's lively, friendly, there's tons to do and it's cheap compared to the UK.
I would highly recommend Lisbon and Carlota's apartment.
I will be blogging at www.fionaoutdoors.co.uk about our trip to Lisbon if you are interested.