Rui is extremely kind and welcoming. He does a great job of making his place feel like home for you. We appreciated the cooling lemonade and chat at the kitchen table as soon as we arrived. It really helped us unwind from traveling. The neighborhood was a nice balance from our prior stay in Bairro alto. Rui's House of Books was a very different experience. It was much more quiet and calm. Thank you for welcoming us Rui!