The apartment was clean and really nicely decorated.
The apartment is very well equipped. Besides the standards (like towels) there are a lot of things that you do not expect (coffee capsules, detergent, Q-Tip, tampons etc).
The upper double bed is shaky and the mattress a bit saggy. This was the biggest weakness for us. But the lower bed is very comfortable.
A guest wrote that an air conditioning system would be desirable. Do not let that make you irritate. It's usually there, it was just broken. When we arrived we saw ourselves that there were qualified staff. But they had not finished to repair the system. But we were told everything before.
Also the neighbor allegedly use the washing machine after 23 o'clock we did not notice. Dog barked for a while in the evening. Anyone coming home later will probably not hear it. Overall it's a quiet location!
The connection to the center is good. The bus 735 is about 400 minutes away and only 10 minutes to the city (Praça do Comércio). Metro is a bit further away but still easily accessible. Sights in Alfama, for example Castelo S. Jorge, can be walked.
If you drive with the car should be aware that the streets are narrow and parking is rare.
Who is traveling with small children should be aware that the access to the apartment leads over a narrow steep staircase and you actually sleep in a room. There are no doors in the bedrooms. Baby bed was available.
Mara and her husband were very nice. The communication went smoothly, they was friendly and very helpful.
With 2 small children I can only partially recommend the apartment. Anyone who travel with a baby (preferably with baby carrier and without pram) or without toddlers can access without doubt.