João was at the apartment to meet me and show me around, and immediately provided a bunch of restaurant recommendations and a train schedule (super-helpful!). His communication is terrific--he replies very quickly to messages. I arrived on a holiday when the local market and most restaurants were closed and he was extremely kind--he called several restaurants to find out if they were open and if they had vegetarian options. He even offered to pick something up for me since I couldn't get to the larger supermarket! The apartment is lovely, nicely decorated, and very conveniently located--all as described. I would definitely recommend João's place, and would stay there again.