We are 5 ladies who rented Casa Monicas for a week in May. Carolina was very helpful and welcoming, even though our flight arrived already in the morning. House is located in a picturesque place near many restaurants, supermarket, pastelarias and sights. The area is quite touristy with lots of people taking pictures of the beautiful house, but still the neighbourhood was very quiet and peaceful at night time.
The apartment is clean and cozy. It really felt like a home away from home. The kitchen is well equipped with enough tableware, pans and pots. Not much room if you want to cook a complicated meal, but enough for normal holiday breakfast etc. Wi-fi works best downstairs. There was enough hot water for all five of us to take shower. There are also many maps and tourist guides available in the living room and holiday reading in the 2nd floor bedroom.
The stairs between floors are very steep and narrow, which is worth noting if you are travelling with eg. small kids.
All in all, we can warmly recommend Casa Monicas for other travellers who want to experience atmospheric Alfama. Thank you, Carolina!