We had an amazing stay – if we ever come back (and I hope we do), I don't doubt we'll be thinking of staying here again. The apartment was full of charm and the area was incredible – I would happily spend a week getting lost in the winding streets around Alfama. I also recommend to anyone thinking of visiting to grab a coffee and a pastry at a completely unpretentious and charming cafe called Alfama Doce. It was a shame the view from the apartment was spoilt a little by a parked-up cruise ship that didn't leave until our last day, but that's just one of those things – maybe there's a way to find out when they're around. Other than that, communication with Helena was great – we did have an issue with the shower (which was probably our fault) but Helena was quick to get back to us about it and investigate. She was a very thoughtful and attentive host – 10/10.