We were picked up from the airport by Mario, who immediately made us feel welcome and took time to teach us a little bit of Portugese on our trip to the apartment! When we got to the apartment, Ricky was there to greet us, and gave us a guided tour of the rental, and sat with us for about a half hour to talk about places to go, local restaurants, and some of his personal favorite spots. Needless to say, the hospitality was one of the best experiences my wife and I have had.
The apartment is fantastic! It is on two floors, with the living and kitchen on the bottom floor, and the bedroom and bath on the top floor. The apartment is in a very ideal location in Alfama, as we was never more than a 20 minute walk to anywhere. Further, there were at least four little mini-markets near by with a larger market at the top of the hill. The neighborhood was quiet, and we felt safe at all times. When we arrived, the apartment was spotless and it looked exactly as it was advertised. An added bonus was the wood burning fireplace, and Ricky even came by towards the end of the visit to drop off more wood.
If you do decide to stay here, you also have the added perk of getting to pack a little lighter, as it does have a washing machine. Though there isn't a dryer, there is a laundromat right across the street if you need to quick dry anything, and there is a clothes line in the back with clothes pins provided.
Bottom line, I couldn't imagine coming back to Lisbon and not staying here. It's wonderful, cozy, and you will really enjoy it!