Helia and husband were astonishing hosts, generous and helpful. They met us at the airport, left fruit, flowers and a bottle of port in the apartment and even took myself and my young son to a children's park one evening.
When we arrived Helia bombarded us with loads of city information and maps, everything we needed and more.
The apartment was clean, bright and comfortable. The small street has some colourful character but nothing to worry about; a few more strides and it opens out into a square of artisan outlets and tiny coffee shops. Supermarkets and metro are very close by.