The apartment was adequate; however, I would not describe it as trendy. The apartment was certainly historical. The photos capture the apartment, perhaps when it was first available for renting, but they do not provide a full picture. Given the historical nature of the building, I expected steep stairs up to the second floor unit; I did not expect slopping floors inside the apartment. While it is described as a two-bedroom, one should be aware that the second bedroom is an internal room, with a small window that opens onto the kitchen looking at the back of the microwave. Perhaps, this is is minor issue for some; however, having a true appreciation of this fact before hand would have weighed considerably in making a decision to stay here. The beds were uncomfortable and could use replacing.
The pluses of the unit were: 1, having a washing machine, which was located on the back balcony inside a closet, and 2. the location. Within 15 minutes walk you could be in the lively alleys of the Barrio Alto and within 30 minutes all the way to the Carmo Convent, the Sta Justa lift, and the Praca do Comercio and the shopping districts around it.