Joao's home is located on a bluff overlooking the ocean, and is absolutely gorgeous. From the living room you have a fantastic view of the waves and weather. The place is ideally located for surfers and sightseers. It's a three minute drive from some of the best surf breaks in the world, and just a 40 minute drive to Lisbon -- plus there are lots of quaint touristy towns up and down the coast with castles, museums, etc. Joao is also a wonderful host. He had a lovely fruit basket, wine, cheese and bread awaiting our arrival and was there to offer tips about where to eat and what to do. The home is big enough to accommodate a family with six kids, so for our family of four it was incredibly spacious. The kitchen is well-equipped and the beds are comfortable. We loved every minute of our stay here. Highly recommend it!