This one is a no-brainer. Book it.
Location: The apartment is located in a beautiful spot of Alfama, with a sight line from the bedroom to the National Pantheon. It’s also only a 5 minute walk to a metro station that can get you anywhere in the city quickly and easily.
The Apartment: a street level entry door opens to a steep staircase leading you to the second floor (3rd floor for us Americans) impeccably clean, wood floor, updated apartment with a suite of high end and new Miele appliances. The east facing bedroom windows offer beautiful morning light and a spectacular view of the Pantheon. The west facing wall has the other set of windows which service the kitchen and small breakfast nook. In between and in-line with the kitchen and the bedroom is a perfectly sized living room with a sofa that is comfortable enough to sleep on. The bathroom is a bit tighter than I have at home and features a stylish shower enclosure. Good water pressure throughout. Finally the bedroom features an enormous walk in closet with plenty of clothing storage and a rather expansive sleeping area. I would say that this apartment is ideal for couples for any length of stay and can accommodate a third person without much fuss or loss of privacy.
The experience: Ines, who help Fernando, surreptitiously worked with my girlfriend to pull of a surprise arrival. There was a beautiful bottle of Portuguese wine, a cheese plate, and other accoutrements waiting upon our arrival. Additionally, they were very accommodating to us for restaurant recommendations and even booked a table for us upon request at the Bella restaurant for a fado evening (highly recommended €35/person all inclusive - great experience).
Summary: This has been one of the best AirBnB experiences I’ve had to date, if not the outright leader. If it’s available, don’t hesitate, book it.