The apartment is in a great location, a short walk from Principe Real, and is tastefully renovated. The dishwasher is a nice touch. However, our two-week stay was unpleasant. Blocked drainage and sewage problems caused constant stench in the only bedroom (coming from the attached bathroom -- even with the bathroom door shut). A host-installed scent diffuser was unsuccessful in masking the smell. On day 1, the washing machine leaked, creating a puddle we had to frantically dry with a rag and pail. We immediately notified the host who kept rescheduling a plumber visit. The plumber only arrived after 10 days, and by that time the situation became so bad that eventually we couldn’t shower due to filthy water with kitchen foodstuffs coming up the shower floors. A plumber finally unclogged the blocked drain. However, he didn’t fix the washing machine leakage, and the bathroom/bedroom remained foul-smelling (this might be a systemic building sewage issue).
While we appreciate that the host accommodated our request for a kettle, and tried to help improve the Wi-Fi dropout issues, their attitude and conduct regarding the plumbing and sanitation problems was inadequate. Communication was difficult and the host was occasionally unresponsive.