We never met Serena in person but in a way I have the feeling we did as we have been in constant touch via WhatsApp. Before our arrival, making our arrival super smooth and also during it when we asked her for advice she was so responsive and had great suggestions. The flat could not have a better location: It is close to the water front in the old but less touristy part of P. a. M. So within minutes we could see be in the more busy part without getting the noise and bustle. The train station was 20 minutes away on foot and there were many authentic delis in the area. I loved that there were people sitting on chair , watching life pass, watching us the first few days and chatting to us as days passed. There are amazing locations to swim also. The village is stunning and seems to be a forever film set . The flat had clearly been recently renovated , with taste It was immaculate with all you could need. the air con was a godsent and was so quiet we could use it at night. The only down side was the stairwell which was so narrow that taking anything upstairs for having dinner on the se -facing terrace was rather daunting so we really underused one of the big assets of the flat .