Aninha is a very considerate and hospitable person. Her flat is a comfortable, quiet, no-drama household. You'll appreciate having your own private bathroom. As the reviews all say, she keeps it very clean, she's thoughtful and helpful without being the least bit intrusive. The unit faces an interior courtyard, so you will not hear traffic sounds or other street noise. You will hear children playing outside in the early evenings, but the complex is well managed, so even adults who entertained on the balconies and patios were quiet after 11. I never heard music, except the sound of a classical musician quietly practising inside somewhere one afternoon. The neighbourhood is a short commute by bus or overground into the centre of the city, and a welcome retreat from the tourist crowds. As a woman travelling alone, I felt completely safe at all times. There are local shops for everything you'll need around the corner, as well as several charming neighbourhoods where you will find cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops to visit nearby.