We stayed in Rita’s apartment for 1 month in November. Although we didn’t meet Rita, she was always quick to respond and provide helpful information and suggestions. The check-in, done via an app, was smooth and easy, and Rita had provided us with lots of basic information about the apartment and the area prior to our arrival. Rita also kindly allowed us a late checkout which was much appreciated.
The flat is tidy and spacious with lots of natural light. It has lots of amenities including a dishwasher, spare towels, ample hot water, kitchen supplies, a fan for the summer and 2 heaters for the winter. There is no washing machine but the laundrette is just around the corner and very easy to use. It’s also worth noting there is no oven, just induction hobs, which was fine for our month stay. The main bed and mattress is large and comfortable, but we thought the apartment could use a better, more comfortable sofa in the main living room space, as the current ones are quite hard and in-need of replacement covers.
The location of this flat is great, especially for people like us who enjoy exploring a city by foot. The walk to the Cais de Sodre area (essentially the start of town) only took about 45minutes and takes you through the lovely area of Santos, but there are several ways to get there using public transport including the train (4 minutes) the tram (10 minutes) and buses. It’s also located a 1 minute stroll away from the hip LX factory with nice shops and coffee spots, and conveniently close to the river, Ponte 25 de abril bridge and Belem. The only issue with the location, as mentioned in previous reviews, is the noise that comes from a club right by the apartment. This meant that every Friday/Saturday night there was loud music thudding until around 3am, and a flurry of people exiting the clubs. Generally, the apartment is quiet, but this was a slight annoyance at times.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Rita’s apartment and would happily stay again.