This 1BR apartment has a lot going for it: location, charm, design and space.
The location couldn't be more perfect as it's one block from the Metro and bus station and walking distance to Principe Real and Baixa. I liked not being in the middle of the bars and restaurants. The apartment is one of 5 units in a restored villa set off the street which means you don't hear street traffic.
The unit has been nicely designed and offered me plenty of space. The bedroom gets super dark at night for sleeping and the shower is great with strong water pressure. Wifi was stable and fast so good for remote working.
Pedro is a lovely guy and is super responsive and communicative.
The only reason that I didn't give 5 stars was due to one issue - noise within the building. This unit is on the ground floor so walking and talking from the apartment above were definitely heard, especially in the bedroom. Having upstairs neighbors that routinely came home after 2am was not fun since I was awokened each night. As I was there 10 days, there were many different guests staying in the other units - ranging from a group of 6 teenagers to a group of 6 young women. While the 2BR units can, I guess, technically sleep 6 maybe it's not such a great idea for the rest of the building. With thin walls, it's impossible not to have noise with 6 people in a small flat.
If you are not effected by noise, then this apartment is an excellent choice in Lisbon. If you're a light sleeper and sensitive to noise, you should choose an upper unit or the freestanding unit in the back.