Large, well appointed, clean, modern apartment was a wonderful home base for us (three adults). Marcia is a lovely hostess and we appreciated the welcome basket of local treats - enough to keep us going for days! She also helped us out during a hiccup prior to our departure - many thanks. The rooms are large and airy and the bathrooms are small, but perfectly formed! Plenty of bedding and towels. The bedrooms are located at the back of the apartment and are quiet. The kitchen is very well equipped and we had everything we needed for our two week stay. The balcony is perfect for sitting and watching the sea and sunsets. The apartment has a washing machine and drying rack. A fan and hairdryer are also included. Wifi is strong and reliable and there are many stations available on the TV. The local swimming pool/beach is at the bottom of the hill and we went there often - you can rent chairs and parasols, if needed. We ate at the two restaurants close by at the waterfront and enjoyed both. We had a senior adult with us so we drove most places, but walking to town would not be a problem. You would probably want a car to go out to the various island attractions and these can be visited in a single day as most are easy to reach from Ribeira Grande. Parking at the apartment is in front of the building and is plentiful. The apartment is accessible by stairs and elevator. The apartment exceeded our expectations in every way.