Filipe's house is one of a kind. You get a taste of Portugal before it was" low-costised" and "ikeaised." So if you do not like to be surprised, find yourself another home. Elderly people may have a hard time with the many steps and levels or the nooks and crannies though.
Excellent location if only because it is not in the touristy downtown. We hardly ever used public transport in the whole week we spent in Lisbon and walked all the time. Although very close to the fairly posh Avenida de la Liberdade, it is situated in a street and area with a completely different atmosphere. Nice breakfast available in the pastelerias close by.
Filipe is a very interesting character and eager to share his love for his city. His restaurant just below the house is definitely worth a visit. His team is friendly, warm and makes you feel at home: we had the feeling we had friends in Lisbon.