Maria is a lovely women and makes you feel right at home. Her son Thomas met us upon arrival, as Maria was working, and he was just as friendly as his mother. The house was a bit on the cold side compared to North American homes but we are starting to discover that seems to be the norm in Portugal. The bedroom and bathroom are exactly as shown, with the bedroom having a large closet so you can unpack. The mattress is very firm and the pillows solid. The shower was nice and hot and had good pressure. The bedroom has its own balcony facing onto a fairly busy road but it quietens down around midnight. Everything was very clean. We cooked our meals and the kitchen is fully stocked. I would recommend staying with Maria!