The apartment is just as represented in the pictures with cute decorations and a nice outdoor balcony off the kitchen. The bed is very comfortable. The air conditioning works well and quick. It was nice having cable tv. The kitchen is equipped with everything except an electric coffee pot/machine but there is an Italian expresso maker that you would need to cook on the stovetop. It was nice to have a dishwasher and a washing machine. As mentioned in other reviews, the electricity trips if using too many appliances. In my case, I was using the oven and the stovetop at breakfast. When I turned them both on, the electricity tripped. I had asked to see the fuse box when we met the first day we arrived so, we knew how to restore the power. As far as the elevator, it goes to the 4th floor. The apartment is located on the 5th floor, which is the last floor. You will need to walk up a flight of stairs. There is no light on the upper level so if you come in after dark, you'll need to use your cell phone light. The location of the apartment is great (except for being in the flight path for aircraft landings). There are 3 supermarkets on the street and a great bakery on the corner plus other bakeries all around the neighborhood. The Mercado di Campo di Ourique is a block away. The origin and terminus of the famous Tramway line 28E is a 5-8 minute walk from the apartment. We rented a car during our 6 day stay in Lisbon and with luck, were able to find street parking within close proximity.