We had a wonderful time in Bica House with the most excellent host Carlos who was there to help us with anything and everything (from a pick-up to and from the airport to helpful tips and an all-round generosity of spirit). The apartment was super clean and really comfortable. For those of you who are hyper sensitive to noise, this may not be for you but we spent 2 glorious weeks exploring everything the city had to offer with the centrally located Bica House as a refuge at the end of each day. And the views from the front balcony and back alcover are fabulous!