Casa da Fiona is like staying at your favorite Great Aunts place while she is away(without the plants to water). Her trusted friend is there to let you in, and make sure you know your way around. The drawers are full of useful items, and touring information. Games and books are available, and if you need them, the owners manuals for appliances, etc. Public transportation is very close, and easy to use. There are a number of small Mercados quite close, and many small, very tasty restaurants. The apartment is located on the steepest portion of the hill, so if you are in any way challenged in your walking skills, you may want to consider a different place. I am 64 and looked forward to the climb when we returned from our daily adventures. My husband was not so enthusiastic, since he is scheduled for a knee replacement within a week of our return from this trip, yet he just took it slow, and it worked out fine. We had two grand-daughters with us, who did not mind the hill at all, and actually would sit on their window ledge and watch the people, dogs, and TukTuks go up and down the street at night.
Fiona was a superb hostess, keeping in touch, and passing on information we might need...where to find the best transportation to /from the airport, where to store luggage, and the friendly reminder to check as we leave and make sure the doors, and windows are locked!!! We had a fabulous stay!! Thank you Fiona, and Amanda!!