We really enjoyed our stay at Fernanda and Gonçales' apartment. It's just as described. It was clean and amazingly quiet! The sofa and chair were so cozy. Loved the decor. And of course, that view IS amazing! We loved the black out shutters and the air conditioning worked great.
The location was good for us too. We were looking for something quiet but still near sights/shops/restaurants. We enjoy walking and did quite a bit---but be prepared for the hills (or take the tram). They are so close to the TimeOut Market which is excellent for a variety of food and also fresh produce/wines. We even caught some free indoor live music on a Thursday which may only be for September.
And there are many good restaurants nearby. Try Fumeiro de Santa Catarina, it's right around the corner, a 1-2 minute walk!! But cash only.
As described, the 4 flights of stairs are steep and narrow. My husband is 6'3" tall and it was challenging but he managed to only tag his head once. 😁
The hardest part was getting the luggage up and down but we knew what we were in for but it was worth it for the view and we stayed over a week so that helped.