Diogo responded immediately to our inquiry which was less than 2 weeks notice, which we really appreciated. It was very very easy to book and confirm everything with him.

Alfama is an incredible neighbourhood, there is no way you'd regret staying here. It was slightly hard to find (note: on our google maps, it was about 2 "blocks" off ... it brought us to the Alfama Grill. Right street, wrong #. We went left and up to #88 ... just in case this happens to anyone else). Pulling our bags over the cobble stones wasn't fun but once we were tucked in to the apartment, we were in heaven.

Well connected to the city - 10 min on foot to the main shopping streets, 30 min on foot to barrio alto, or a quick zip on the tram (yes, unlike other tourists you have to take the tram to get home! it's great!) cuts right across the city. Also close to a metro and buses.

Apartment was clean, tasteful, and well supplied. Nice stove and oven! Great shower. The only amenities we had an issue with was the wifi but Diogo was *very* responsive to helping us figure it out, and laundry (there is a laundry woman but it is pricey ... we ended up doing it by hand in the tub and hanging out the window). You can hear the Fado music through your windows at night!

Nearby we adored Credo Cruzes cafe, great snacks, wine and view of the Se. The bakery had the best nata pasties in the city. Lots of small shops for meat (butcher) and veggies, etc, tho no major groceries "chains." But we felt it was totally fine!

We explored the whole city with ease. What more can you ask for?

We were literally sick to leave -- we wanted to stay forever. And we were there for a month!! Thank you Diogo!!