This apartment is wonderful. Susana includes so many little details that make a world of a difference. I highly recommend this place.
We stayed for one month. In all our travels, this was the best apartment. The garden terrace is spectacular and comfortable. Much of our time was spent outside.
The apartment is located in a very local neighborhood. Rarely were tourists seen. Graca is one of the highest neighborhoods in terms of hills. It's a 10-15 minute walk to either Martim Moniz metro station, or Intendente metro station.
There are bus lines (28, 734, and 735) and the 28 tram to take you up the hill. Both take you near the apartment.
The apartment itself is clean, spacious, and bright. The bathroom does emit a sewer odor, but the perks of this great apartment outweigh the smell. You can always close the bathroom. We also plugged the bathtub, which helped.
Susana is very responsive and helpful. We had difficulty with the wifi at times as the signal would drop, sometimes for hours at a time. After the Internet company came to take a look, they determined it was due to the outside line. You can also pay for a fast local wifi connection, which is about €3 per day, or €12.50 for 5 days. You don't have to use that pass consecutively.
There are several small bodega type of markets around the apartment, even one next door! She had the best bread. There is also a bigger grocery store called Pingo Doce which is about 10 minutes from the apartment. There are two butcher shops on Rua da Graca with delicious fresh meats. Everything you need can be found on Rua da Graca.
I hope this review is helpful and I tried to be as detailed as possible. It is important that reviewers are detailed with both the negatives and positives in order for one to decide which apartment to rent. I stayed in several apartments with high reviews that were often not clean or accurately reflect the apartment. The pictures in this listing are opposite - the unit is even better in person.
I would stay in this apartment again in a heartbeat. Although we've moved on to Seville, I think longingly of our home in Lisbon. Thanks again Susana for creating a beautiful space I consider my home.