Joao is an amazing host! Since the apartment is not accessible by car, he met us nearby and walked us over. He sat down with us for a good half hour, asked us what we were interested in, and listed recommendations on a city map. He also let us leave our bags for a few hours prior to check-in and after check-out, and gave us some pastries, beer, and wine!
The apartment is lovely and located in the heart of Alfama. The balcony is great for enjoying a beverage at any time of day. You can easily walk to public transit (28 tram, buses, train station), restaurants, sites, etc. The staircase is extremely narrow so keep that in mind if you have large suitcases.