Ernest's apartment in Graça is a terrific home base for a Lisbon adventure; the natural light and architectural details in the space are terrific, and the flat is a clean, cozy, and convenient space. For two fairly petite people, the space was perfectly sized for us, and we found the stairs an excellent workout and preparation for Lisbon's many hills. The shower has good water pressure (and you can get very hot water!), and there's a view of a lovely abundant lemon tree from the bathroom window. We didn't do any cooking here, but there are ample supplies for preparing and serving meals; we made use of the Nescafe Dolce Gusto machine for our morning espresso and stocked up on pods at the nearby Pingo Doce supermarket a 5-minute walk away.
The bedroom has a cushy foam mattress and a wonderful skylight above the bed with a retractable shade, and though I would've wished for some hooks/racks to hang clothing items on, I was pleased to find a full-sized iron in the apartment (and there is ample drawer space in the bedroom to store clothing items). The area felt quite safe and residential, and was within walking distance to a number of great scenic overlooks (miradouros), the Graça convent, and a few restaurants we'd really been eager to try (Vino Vero, Damas, Taberna Sal Grosso, Tati, and Patua). We ended up walking to all our destinations on most days and found the neighborhood quite conveniently situated to many of the major attractions. The view from the narrow balcony is also quite beautiful; you can see the sea and the 28 tram on either side. Thanks to Ernest for a thoughtfully-designed space and we hope to return to Lisbon soon!