Patricia’s apartment is an absolutely great option, particularly for larger groups. It’s in a very central location near the promenade / waterfront, and only a 5 minute walk from Praça do Comércio! The apartment has wonderful natural light and felt safe, relatively quiet, and relaxing.
Although the apartment is right in the middle of things, it’s surprisingly quiet at night thanks to the thick, new windows and the air conditioning units :)
The bedrooms and beds are comfortable and the common spaces are lovely, with a full-sized dining table and a comfortable enough seating area. The apartment is very well-designed and manages to pack in a LOT into a small space. The bathroom is spacious and has a full-sized shower, which was a pleasant surprise!
The only downside to Patricia’s place was that the kitchen was not very fully equipped: I usually expect at least a few kitchen items such as salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar, and there were no such items in the cupboard. The kitchen is extremely small and can’t fit more than one person at a time, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re planning on cooking up a storm. However, I loved that the kitchen has both an oven, dishwasher, and washing machine!
Note that there is a metal clothes drying rack in the cupboard in the primary bedroom - helpful for drying clothes without relying on the outdoor clothesline!
Overall, this unit is wonderfully comfortable and a great option for larger groups of travelers, or even just for a couple looking for a private, comfortable unit to stay in.