The apartment is in a great location with a really nice balcony overlooking Carcavelos beach and was a good option for us to isolate before visiting family. However we did have a number of issues during our stay:
1. Poor communication prior to arrival - I contacted the host several times through airbnb before arrival but my messages were left unanswered. I only received a response once I messaged through whatsapp. I was also told that I could check-in early following a long flight from New Zealand, only to find out just a few hours before my expected arrival that this was no longer possible. I appreciate that there is no guarantee about early check-in but communication could have been better to let me know it would be subject to no further bookings being made rather than telling me it would not be a problem.
2. The apartment was advertised as sleeping 4 people but the sofa bed that was in the apartment when we arrived was unusable. Following a very uncomfortable night's sleep on the floor for my brother, the host did deliver a new sofa bed the following day which was much better.
3. Cleanliness could be improved