The apartment was fab! There is a huge terrace with a view out toward the water and just below (tho you cannot see it from the terrace) is the Bica lift. While we visited in January and it was a bit too damp to sit outside, with the terrace doors open the apartment almost doubles in size! And of course with the well crafted European doors and windows, the apartment was pretty quiet with them closed. The lighting was cozy and warm, there was a heat pump that kept the rooms perfect. We did not cook but there was a well appointed kitchen if rather compact. It had all the things we look for in a perfect stay: comfy hang-out space, terrace or outdoor space and walkable to local sightseeing and good food. Don't let the 5 floor walk-up deter you!