Let me start by saying, I would highly recommend that anyone stay here for the hospitality alone! Caro & Alex were so kind as to let me arrive before the check-in because of my early flight time, had a printed and laminated map of their favorite restaurants and other go-to spots waiting in the apartment (and Caro even walked me through it upon check-in), left cheese and crackers as a welcome snack, and called a taxi for me so I had a ride to the airport when I needed to leave at 2:30am on my last day. My birthday also fell during my stay, and knowing this, they left me a treat and kind note outside the door... truly above and beyond!
As for the apartment itself, it was also a delight! It was so nice to have closet space, which came with hangers, so that I could truly feel at home for a week. The bathroom also was stocked with shampoo, soap and lotion, the kitchen had all necessary dishes, utensils, pots and pans to cook with (not that I did any of that though!), and there were two Lisbon guidebooks in the living room, which were so useful to reference as a first-timer in Portugal. Because it was cold outside, the heaters were so nice to have and proved easy to use as well. And due to the length of my stay, I arrived back at the apartment one night to find a fresh set of towels hanging in a bag on the doorknob. It was so nice to not have to do my own laundry!
The location was also so wonderful! I felt extremely safe (especially because Caro and Alex know their neighbors!), and it was very convenient. Within 5 minutes or less were two of the best meals I had throughout my entire stay (one of which Caro recommended!), a beautiful view of the city, almost a dozen cute coffee shops/cafés, a museum and a beautiful church. Within 10 minutes was Time Out Market, Principe Real, all the shops that Chiado has to offer, the Santa Justa Lift, and a multitude of places to see/do/shop/eat/drink/explore. Just two blocks away was a stop for the famed Tram 28, and just down the hill was a bus stop that I used to take me to and from Belém and Alcântara on separate occasions.
In conclusion, I would give this stay 6 stars if I could!!