The outside of the apartment is on a busy road,but once inside you would never know. It is nicely decorated and has a very calm feel. As mentioned in previous reviews the bedroom is at the back and the whole apartment has very good window insulation. Jose's charming mother met us at the apartment to show us around and was available when we needed a couple of things.
Everything you need is very close by.
Railway station,beaches,supermarket,cafes and a really good cheap restaurant/cafe just over the railway tracks that serves good daily specials.There is also a Pingo Doce supermarket a few more minutes walk than Mini Preco for all your other needs. Directly behind the apartment is a lovely Santinis ice cream shop. A little bit further up from across the train tracks is a lovely cafe called Girassol that serves fantastic cakes and sandwiches/toasts etc.
Last but not least,as mentioned by a previous reviewer, the bed is a good size and very comfortable. Already planning to return next year!