Romain / Benjamin’s place is absolutely lovely. Communication in advance of our stay was great and easy, and their friend / associate was able to let us drop our luggage off early at 11 am.
The location is quite central to Graça / just a short walk from the “main drag.” The apartment is in a relatively quiet area (although we were there during the festival of Santo António, which meant things were probably a bit louder than normal). The apartment itself has stunning views of the city and a wonderful large balcony to sit on.
The kitchen is surprisingly spacious with plenty of cooking implements and an oven. The dining room table and living room are super comfortable and the apartment stays nice and cool at night if you open the windows.
Note that the apartment actually has a washer, although it isn’t mentioned in the listing!
Only drawbacks: I will note that some of the other folks in the building were making noise fairly late in the night / early in the morning, so be aware. Also, the living room has a very low-hanging light that we (as two tall people over 6 feet) bumped our heads on, although this is a very minor complaint!
Overall this place is a fabulous find, and is a perfect spot for a romantic couples getaway!