Ricardo and his wife Teresa are truly kind-hearted people. They even greeted us in person with wine, cheese, and crackers.
Regarding the apartment, it is both well-situated and well-appointed. You can walk to downtown in less than 5 minutes and be connected to the main travel hubs. There are also local eateries and markets right off the street. The apartment itself is decorated with modern and smart furniture. We traveled in early September and experienced cool mornings/evenings with warmer daytime. A floor unit fan is supplied and the french door/window does open up to allow circulation. This worked great for us, as we were not home during the day. We really enjoyed having breakfast at home as there is a small kitchenette with a washer/dryer should you need to launder. Travelers in want of sight seeing ideas and tips can browse the travel books/magazines supplied or get inspired by the Fado poster decoration.
Overall we very much enjoyed our time at Ricardo's apt which was clean and comfortable!
As an testament to what kind of a host Ricardo is, shortly after check-in I disclosed that I wished to seek medical care for an acute condition. Expressing much concern, Ricardo and Teresa drove us to the medical center and translated on my behalf. They even checked up on me throughout the trip.