Helena is a gracious host.
The place is newly remodeled, clean, bright and airy. Great, friendly neighborhood. The owner of the cafe right at the corner near the apartment happily took delivery an item I shopped for but couldn’t carry.
Walking distance to many attractions with a metro stop about a 5 minute walk away.
Get ready for many uphill treks though.
Side note:
If you get a chance to go to Cascais (about 45 minutes by train), I highly recommend it. It’s a lovely seaside town.