This apartment has some issues, but it's centrally located and and has stunning views of the city. Ana & Rita were very communicative and patient as our flight was delayed coming in from Rome. I'll note the pros & cons below:
Pros:
• Ana & Rita were very communicative. We met a man named Pedro at the apartment for check-in as Ana & Rite were not available, but Pedro was very helpful and informative about the apartment and the surrounding area.
• The apartment is centrally located in the Alfama district of Lisbon. There are a TON of bars, restaurants and things to do very close to the apartment.
• The view is second to none. What a breathtaking sight of the city and the bay.
• All of the kitchen appliances work as advertised.
Cons:
• The shower had drainage issues.
• There's a bit of a backed up sewage smell coming from the bathroom.
• The bed was pretty stiff.
• There are two nails prominently sticking out of the floorboards near that main window that are a bit dangerous if you're not careful.
• The stairs to the apartment are particularly steep. Just take a bit of extra caution when bringing your bags up.
• This is probably a bit overkill, but the lights in this apartment are all different color temperatures, giving the space an uneven and sometimes hollow feel at times.
• The couch has a fair amount of stains. The chair in the main room does a bit as well.
• Photos of this apartment make it look fantastic, but it's clear that things have become a bit worn and needs some refreshing.
By no means necessary is this an awful apartment, but just note that the photos make it look WAY more presentable than it did when we actually got there. If you're staying here, just try to lower your expectations a bit. If Ana & Rita fix these upkeep issues, this place would be fantastic! Mostly an enjoyable experience, just wasn't quite as advertised.