Melanie really is a great host. The apartment is spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. It has everything in it you could possibly want - she has thought of every detail. It's in an ideal location - with tram, metro and buses all within a few minutes, and a tourist information ofice over the road. The port/harbour is on the doorstep, as are cafes and bars, other shops, the local market for fresh produce, a well stocked supermarket, banks and post office. The extensive beach is a short distance away (you can walk to it within about 10 or 15 minutes, or hop on various buses for a few stops). It is also ideally placed to get into the city centre easily and to the Oceanographic/Science and Arts museums. I stayed with my two sons (17 and 14 years), and it is the best apartment I have rented in terms of location and excellent value for money.