Due to the long-haul flight with the delayed schedule for the transit, I got to this apartment even later than 10 p.m. so I felt really sorry to Rafael(Vera's son) and also appreciated his warm welcome and quick and helpful house tour.
The stay was meaningful cause I have wondered how it would be like behind the big gate of typical Southern European apartments. Just like the descriptions, it is traditional(hostoric or old) apartment located in Lisbon's multicultural Alfama district. Vera seemed to put some effort into this house to give charater to each room and space. Everything was quite old but well organised to give guests convenience.
It was a wise choice to take a taxi from the airport especially at night because of the cobbled hillside street and also (sorry but) the less welcoming atmosphere at night. Some reviewers also mentioned the thin wall and I agree with them. I could hear snoring sounds and low voice chats coming from the neighbouring rooms.