We had a wonderful short break in Lisbon and Kejia's apartment proved ideally situated. It was well worth travelling from the airport by taxi - the walk from the Metro involves a big climb! In fact, we used taxis to get back at night as well for the same reason.
However, this was worth it for the terrific view and the feeling that we were in the city and also far enough from the centre to make the location quiet and relaxing. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and Joana made us extremely welcome and was available to help and advise at all times. The online photos represent the place very well, so it's not necessary to describe it again here.
Bonuses: a short walk to the Graca viewpoint for a lovely evening drink; it's a bit further to the Castle, but close enough to walk there for opening at 9 before the really big queues. This is a big advantage. If you like walking, you can continue through the Alfama into the city centre and even - like us - walk slowly back again. On one day we managed 13k but it was the best way to appreciate all of the fascinating nooks and crannies.
The 28 tram stops at the bottom of the road on Largo da Graca by the optician and is quite an experience, but the buses and metro are quicker and more comfortable! There's a shop on the way to the Graca viewpoint where you can buy a travel card, but it only opens at 10. Alternatively, there are machines in all of the metro stations: we chose cards which you could top up to a value of your choice.
All in all, a most memorable stay and we had some wonderful experiences. Staying in this great apartment was really enjoyable - thank you so much to our hosts!