8/10 Good
Chuck P.
18 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not bad, but better communication
We just got back from spending 4 weeks at this apartment during January/February 2025. There are some things I wish I had known ahead of time. One: Many Portuguese apartments do not have heating. This was an assumption we made, that it would have heat. There were two electric radiators, but not very helpful. Two: the neighborhood. We were unprepared for the extreme hills that lead to the apartment on both sides—especially taking our luggage in and out. Younger folks might not mind them. Three: better communication from the host. Knowing where to take the trash ahead of time would have been helpful for long-term renters. Our query was answered quickly, but I wish we had known. The WiFi worked well. But the electricity was suspect. If too many things were turned on at one time, the circuit breaker would trip. We found out that we couldn't make coffee and toast at the same time. Sometimes, we didn't know what tripped the breaker, but we had to reset it at least a dozen or more times during our stay. Maybe a note as to where the breaker box is and how to reset it would be helpful. We figured it out, but it would have been helpful to know in advance. The decor was very nice. The furniture in the dining area and the bedroom were very nice. Overall, we enjoyed our stay there, but a few things would have helped. Honestly, had we known about the heating issue, we would have found someplace else. When the evening temperatures went down, the apartment became cold.
Chuck P.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2025
