Alexandre’s place was good value and in a very central part of old Alfama. Upon walking less than 5 minutes, you can get to a whole row of great restaurants, and just a bit further is the iconic pier. For the area, the WiFi was also relatively reliable. Our host was quite responsive and when we were missing a hairdryer they restocked it the next day.
Due to the value and location, however, there does appear to be high turnover in the space, so all the furnishings themselves are not in great condition - or perhaps appeal to a different sensibility, as they appear to be mostly reclaimed from elsewhere - and there was no flexibility on check-in time to be able to drop off our luggage even 30 minutes beforehand. The table and chairs are not great for remote work as they’re made of slightly crooked metal. There were a few dirty items in the room itself.
For those more concerned about safety, I would point out that the back of the apartment and their windows open out into a communal area where someone could easily climb onto. There were also a number of notices the host posted around the apartment and on the Airbnb listing itself to warn about locking doors and disclaiming liability for any lost items.