We arrived early in the morning (around 11am) while the place was still being cleaned. Maria, who greeted us warmly was happy for us to leave our bags there and change clothes - it was a hot day so this was very welcome. Our official check-in time was 2pm. She gave me a quick tour around the place and showed me how the dish washer, washing machine etc worked.
The apartment was bright and spacious and in keeping with the cool vibe of the local area. It was always nice to come back to after a day wandering around the Lisbon sights. The street outside is busy but the windows block out all the sound so no problem sleeping at night.
There were plenty of guide books to browse and Sandra had left her own recommendations for restaurants. Her recommendations are good!!! The location is also great with so many restaurants on your door step - we loved Povo on Pink Street for lunch or dinner which is really close by.
The apartment doesn't have a balcony but you can walk 100m to the riverside and enjoy a beer sitting out in the sun or shade there watching the boats go by and a great spot for people-watching in the early evening.

Bairro Alto with its many bars and restaurants is a short walk away so it really is a perfect location.

All in all we had a great time in Lisbon and this was a great base to explore from. Close to tram and train stations for exploring during the day and walking distance to nightlife.