Ana was very easy to communicate with and provided great information and recommendations about the surrounding area.

Each place was true to her description and fantastic. The first night we went to Cometa, a small local restaurant with wonderful staff. Then another night a completely different vibe at Miss'Opo, trendy but friendly, and had a great Portuguese dinner at a shared table with fellow travelers.

The apartment was spacious and felt like it was in a central but residential part of the city. Which we liked. When we would leave the apartment to go exploring, we'd pass school children heading to class and locals going about their day.

The weather the first few days was rainy and overcast, so this base floor apartment was a bit stuffy and damp.

Overall, this apartment served as a great home away from home.