Catarina is a sensational host. She met us at the train station which was a nice surprise. In the unit she has created a tourist board with maps and recommendations for restaurants and cafes, shopping and local sites. She was even able to share local history.
Apartment was new and clean. But there was occasionally a sewer smell which was unpleasant. However we did smell it through out the city so it may out if her control.
Having said this we still highly recommend Santa Catarina's Enchanted Home. The location is great and we felt very safe.