Check in was easy. Carlos met us at the apartment and was kind enough to sit and talk with us. Also, gifted us with a bottle of wine. The apartment is large and comfortable in a relatively modern building. The apartment building is in a large community of other apartment buildings. It is a 15 minute walk to the Hospital Sao Joao Metro Station and a 12 - 15 minutes ride to the center. A total of 10 stops. Be sure to validate your ticket before you get on the train. There is a mini market, an ATM and several restaurants nearby. The furnishings in the apartment are a bit outdated, but overall it was a comfortable 7-night stay.