The apartment is lovely, the neighbourhood just fine. Close to the Metro Sao Sebastiao you can reach the Baixa/Chiado in about 10 minutes, from there you can either walk up to Bairro Alto or on the other side to the Castello/Alfama.
There is no washing machine but a very chic and clean (provides WLAN) launderette right to your left, if you leave the house.
Anne-Lise supplies the guest with a real Espresso-machine. Loved it!
While welcoming you at the flat, she points out the most important spots around the house (supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries..).
The wireless LAN works flawlessly.
The balcony is inviting, great for a dinner or a glass of wine in the evening, although we just used it to smoke, equipped with two chairs and a smal table.

We had a lovely time at Gulbekian Gardens