We appreciated the the room darkening shades outside the unit and a washing machine inside the unit, althought there is no clothes dryer! The small balcony was very nice. We also liked the spacious apar**ent and being able to cook with the supplied kitchen items. The Bolhao outdoor market is a block away in additon to 2 local supermarkets; there are many restaurants and shops within walking distance in addition to a large, indoor shopping mall. I had to buy a funnel to make American drip coffee (I usually travel with coffee filters and ground organic coffee). They only have a Nespresso machine that is VERY loud and you have to buy your own coffee pods for it - it makes tiny cups of espresso. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.