We had a wonderful time. The apartment is off of a small plaza—Praca Das Flores—that is surrounded by wonderful restaurants. It is a short walk up to the heart of Principe Real or down to the Santos train station where you can cross the train tracks and run or walk along the river. There is a great fish market, butcher, gelateria within two blocks. We rented a car one week and parked very close in a garage on Rua de Sao Bento and rented a scooter for the second week that gave us easy access to neighborhoods where it is more difficult to park.
This small neighborhood is also tucked away from more jam packed tourist neighborhoods.
We highly recommend this apartment!
Angela and James