The Purple Dog is a really nice appartment when you're traveling with a group of 5 to 6 people and want to be close to the action. Bairro Alto and the city center are at walking distance, but be aware or the fact that the appartment is situated on a rather steep hill (good workout). Maj was a friendly host and the communication was very good. The appartment has anything you need for cooking and eating in, and supermarkets/bakeries are available at a few minutes walking distance.