Well appointed apartment in a residential (not touristy) area. Modern appliances and loads of kitchenware, crockery and cutlery. Top floor location and large terrace were a bonus. Very comfortable and relaxing, The only contact I had with the manager was when there was an internet issue which he got sorted for me.

The lack of user information/manuals etc for appliances, particularly the washing machine which was unlike any I've ever seen before. But not a major issue, I just kept twiddling the knobs until something happened! Although I never managed to get the TV working. Another small issue - maybe some pictures or prints on the walls would have enhanced the apartment and it was surprising that there were no books left by previous visitors. A little surprised that there was no soap, cleaning materials/washing up liquid etc. but maybe that's the Portugese way.