Ricardo was extremely welcoming when we arrived at the apartment, and had also been quick with his communications - making everything very easy for us.
The apartment is nicely done up, making good use of space and providing a nice surprise as you enter off the street. The street is quiet, and contains a variety of apartments, and places undergoing refurbishment and some small businesses.
The local square has a nice, small weekend market, plus a handful of shops (including a small supermarket), cafes and restaurants conveniently located just 2-3 minutes away at the top of the hill. There are two great look-outs (miradours) over the city within another 2-5 minutes’ walk, which helps provide some good orientation of the city (and a fabulous view!)
In the apartment we had everything we needed. A small kitchen with fridge, cooker, plates, etc. (we mostly ate out); a nice bathroom with a good (hot and strong) shower; a comfortable and large bed; and a sofa and TV with plenty of channels. We didn’t use the small “outside” space behind the bedroom (enclosed, but with a corrugated Perspex roof for light) where there is a table and two chairs. So we had exactly what we needed.
Ricardo was great, giving us some good local tips, making us feel at home and dropping a couple of useful texts during our stay. He also let us check out late on our final day, which was great for us as we had an early evening flight.
All in all, very much a recommended place to stay. Thanks, Ricardo!