We stayed at Carole & Pedro’s place a full week. We loved it. As someone else mentioned they had trouble getting a taxi to drop them off at the door, we did too. The man at the coffee shop (which you should check out, only two doors away) said the driver didn’t know what he was doing. We were allowed to check in early which was VERY helpful and appreciated. Carole & Pedro are wonderful with responding. The building is older but that is part of the charm of this neighborhood. The amenities are up to date—washer, dryer, nice shower, etc.
If you are a light sleeper you might have issues with all the restaurants and Fado but, on the other hand, there are some great places to choose from. We ate a short walk (less than 5 minutes) from this place several times. It really became home for a week.