Our stay in Ljiljana and Julija's apartment was perfect. Checking in was so easy, and Claudia, the cohost, was super communicative and made sure that we were taken care of. She sent us check-in instructions the day before we arrived in Lisbon, followed up with us the day of, and gave us a tour of the apartment when we arrived.
The apartment was clean and spacious, and perfect for a group of six adults (two couples, and two single friends, who each got their own rooms). The kitchen was well stocked and super organized, and one perk that I know never to take for granted was sharp knives! The showers had decent water pressure - never a given and always a plus when staying at an AirBnb. A huge perk was being able to listen to the fado music from nearby restaurants from the comfort of the living room. It's such a vibe listening while watching the sunset over the river. While the music can go late into the night, the window treatments have been updated, and closing the windows blocks out most of the sounds from outside.
Living in Alfama was great. The location was convenient to many local attractions, such as the neighborhoods of Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Baixa, but it felt slightly less touristy (not completely, given all the fado restaurants), but living among the twisty narrow streets of Lisbon's oldest neighborhood made me feel immersed in the city's history. The one issue I would caution people about is that the apartment is a third floor walk up, so it may be a struggle to lug heavy suitcases up and downstairs - just pack light and you'll be fine!