When you're travelling, you want three things: a great host, a great space and a great location. This listing had all three.
First off, Rita was a great host. While we didn't meet her in person, her next door neighbour was the welcoming party in her stead. All our needs, were addressed promptly, communication was superb and fluid.
The space is lovely. I had looked for BNBs and hotels for similar spaces in Lisbon but I wasn't able to find any that were this spacious (for 2 or more people) and also had such a lovely and quiet balcony. I would emphasis that the balcony was the highlight for us; being able to step outside in the brisk mornings to watch the sunrise overlooking other apartments and the Tagus was the best way to start the morning. The rest of the space was functional, seperating living and resting quarters, very spacious dining table for a feast and a functional kitchen. While we didn't cook during out stay, we often thought about easily being able to do so.
Lastly, Graca was a great location. It's not as touristy as Alfama or other areas, so one often feels like your living amongst locals going out their day, walking their dogs. Yet, it never felt far from the main strips, accessible transit and a few local bars, dining and supermarkets. We enjoyed our time here. As is the case with all things within Lisbon in this area, there is a lot of slopes and hiking, so be prepared to walk and down quite a bit during your comings and goings.
Overall, this is a gem. Stay here if you want to relax but still want to be close to the action.