The apartment is terrific--one of our very favorites ever--for many reasons. It is immensely charming, elegant in its simplicity, and filled with original touches which capture the spirit of the neighborhood and made us feel like we were home and part of the community: fabulous ancient stove repurposed as a bathroom sink, claw-foot bathtub, timber kitchen table, wooden floors, windows everywhere overlooking the neighborhood plaza, four local restaurants, and Alfama rooftops, and all the kitchen supplies you could need.
Vincenzo and Paola (and Rute) couldn't have been more hospitable from lists of restaurants and favorite places to visit (the apartment is in the middle of everything--St. George's castle, the Brasiliero Cafe, Miradouro Santa Luzia, the Cathedral) to thoughtful and helpful answers to every question.
We couldn't have asked for more--only that we'd had more time to enjoy this wonderful apartment and its fabulous location, endearing charm, and welcoming hosts.