Sissi's apartment is only 1 of about 4 in a building so it was quiet and we felt safe in the location. There are wide steps on the street leading up to the actually apartment so if you have issues with stairs this might be helpful to know. The apartment had a washer but no dryer expect for a line in the patio area which would be great in warm weather. We had rain so no help to us. Each bedroom had a heater so we were comfortable. Plenty of blankets and towels as well. Some of the other Air B&B's we stayed in Portugal were quite cold this time of year with nothing but space heaters but Sissi's apartment was comfortable.