We recommend this place in the strongest possible terms. The host, Ricardo, is unbeatable.
The apartment is beautiful (even nicer than in the pictures). Everything works. The location is perfect. (We're so glad that we didn't get a place in the Alfama neighbourhood. This neighbourhood is better.) Everything you need is just a few steps away, including an organic grocery store.
The beds are actually comfortable (and beds are rarely comfortable in Europe). The WiFi connection is strong. The kitchen is spacious and well stocked. The shower is super (with great water pressure). There's space to work in the dining room. The TV has lots of channels. It's fun looking out the side windows and watching what goes on below in the restaurant next door. At night you can shut the interior wooden doors at every window and door and make it quiet and dark. You won't find anything to complain about in this apartment.
Ricardo himself is unbelievably kind and reliable. We had a question after midnight one night and sent him a note. He and his wife were there within ten minutes to take care of everything. You'll love this guy. He's really the best.
Book this apartment. You will be glad that you did and then you'll write your own stellar review.