Our stay in Almafa was a pleasant one. This apartment had everything we needed only a few steps away from the main entrance. There was a nice bar and a couple restaurants (one we went to on three separate occasions) a few meters away.
Gonçalo was there to greet us at the street when we arrived (fairly late in the evening) and assisted us with getting our overpacked bags up into the apartment. There is no elevator/lift in the building so pack smart if at all possible. It's quite the workout.
The apartment was cozy with a comfortable bed and couch. Gonçalo welcomed us with some ginjinha and pastéis de nata, gave us the lay of the land and provided us with some great recommendations. He also kept in contact throughout our stay to ensure our needs were met. Cruise ships blocked our view of the river on two of the four mornings but were cleared out by early evening each day.
There are no shortage of opportunities to experience Fado in the immediate area around Gonçalo's apartment. Fado can literally be heard streaming out of multiple establishments while strolling the street just one block up. We loved Lisbon and hope to one day be back! When that happens, we'll be getting in contact with Gonçalo.