Rita is tremendous host, responsive, available & hospitable. Not only she picked us up from St. Apolonia station and gave us ride back but was also providing us with everything we asked for.
As for apartment location is great. If you go down 2,3 blocks you'll reach St. Apolonia station which has Metro, Buses and Trains. Also supermarket Pingo & Doce is at station. If you go up you'll get to 28E tram and Portas Do Sol & Castelo St. Jorge. It's close to Baixa/Chiado. Location is optimal. Apartment is small but given surroundings it couldn't be different and you can get used to it.
Alfama is unique type of expierence we've liked it.