This place could be great, but when we stayed, there were enough issues that we were overall disappointed (and yes, I know they are all first world problems).
- the clothes washer wasn’t working.
- the hot water heater went out twice and the pilot light took forever to re-light and stay lit (make sure to get the video on how to do it as well- it is not intuitive)
- the lock on the front door of the building was very finicky, and we’d be standing on the step for 5 minutes jiggling the key
- the toilet seat is crooked and falls down
- the shower is a tight squeeze. I’m 5’9” and fit, but if you’re taller, not so much (definitely not anyone over 6’)
It’s a shame, because it is a nice apartment- roomy, plenty of natural light, breezes to help keep the place cool as well as fans to direct the breezes if needed (we were there at the end of the heat wave this summer, and we were able to sleep soundly); it is in a great location for getting around by walking, the train station is close by, or by uber/taxi; there are great restaurants around, a grocery store is nearby, there are two cafes on the same block; and it is close to the river as well. The stairs are wide and not that steep so getting your luggage in and out isn’t that bad, and we felt safe walking around at all hours. With a few repairs, this would be a 5 star review, but the issues were annoying and took time away from our vacation, and compared to other places we stayed in Portugal (granted, not in Lisbon), really stood out.