The apartment is in a much less touristy area of the city than many rentals, which is a plus, as it is far quieter. But that also means a bit of a hike to get "home" at the end of the day. Graca square is close, and there are shops and restaurants there, but I could never catch public transit to Graca from other places in the city... lines of tourists (darn tourists! :) waiting to get on. If you don't mind walking or catching a cab up the hill, it's fine. The apartment itself is clean and comfortable, lots of pillows on the bed, a nice couch, washer, and beautiful views from both living room and bedroom. I could hear the bells of the church on the hour and music coming from the nearby monastery a couple of nights, which I enjoyed. The best part of the experience was check in at the apartment. Isabella spent nearly an hour with me orienting me to the city, attractions, the transit system, and best of all, all kinds of "inside" tips about how to avoid lines at the famous Pasteis de Belem and on the trams. She obviously knows her city well and wants her guests to have the best experience possible. One very good local place for dinner (5 minute walk) was Restaurante Ti'Ascenção (make a reservation... only 7 tables, but one of the top rated places in the city and very close by!). Thank you Joao and Isabella. I will be in touch the next time I come to Lisbon!