Manuel greeted us at the door right as scheduled. He showed us where everything was in the apartment and even gave us a small gift (hint: it was delicious). The apartment is in a very multicultural, up-and-coming area of Lisbon. The best Fado in the city is literally outside your window. We had dinner there and it was truly magical. There are also several convenience stores and restaurants close by (including a rare and much acclaimed vegan restaurant if that's your thing). Location-wise the apartment is at the foot of the narrow, hilly streets of Alfama and only a few minutes from the touristy Rossio Square. We loved being situated close to the action but tucked away enough to not be overwhelmed by tourists. The occasional tour came through the area as it is a historical spot for Fado, but for the most part it felt very genuine, authentic, and full of locals. The apartment itself is quite small, especially for anyone from North America, where we're used to bigger spaces in general. There is a bedroom (with a surprisingly comfy bed) with two sidetables/reading lamps. The balcony is in the bedroom and it can be shut with doors to keep the room dark, but then you won't hear the delightful Fado :). The bedroom also has the greatest air conditioner ever, which, for me, was a necessity. It can get quite hot after hiking the seven hills all day. There is a common room that has two chairs, a stool, a TV, and a dresser that contains a few items that you'll find useful (tape, plugins, etc.) The kitchen has everything you need. Stove, microwave, glassware. There was no coffee provided which was a shame as my gf needs one every morning. But it also encouraged us to get out and find some favourite spots. The bathroom is probably the most challenging as the lack of space becomes very apparent. As a bigger guy, I found it pretty difficult to get ready in the morning. The shower doors barely open wide enough to fit through and I had to leave the bathroom door open just so I had enough room for my arm to move while I brushed my teeth. It's small. Once you get used to the size, it's not a problem though. Our only real problem with the space was the wifi. I think it might be shared by the building and it is slow (that's when you can actually connect to it). When you're traveling and depending on wifi to plan your day this is an inconvenience. On one day in particular, the wifi signal was completely gone and most days it only worked if you stood in the living room. It's more of a modern day inconvenience than a problem but it's worth noting. Overall, it was a cozy two-week stay for us in a legitimate Lisbon area that gave us fast access to all the spots we needed and/or spots to catch a bus/taxi....