The apartment is very spacious, well-equipped, and though located on a busy street, it is very quiet when the windows are closed. We did have the occasional doorbell ring. The terrace is not as flowery as in the photos, and the toilet flusher needs to be repaired. However, Rita and Diogo were so friendly and fun to talk to that these minor issues did not impact on our use of their home and our enjoyment of the city.