João’s place is really great . We were two adults and two kids on holidays for 12 nights . The things we liked about the apartment were that the decor is simple and chilled , the bed although seemed hard was actually quite comfortable, lots of pillows available to find the right one . There is no picture really of the kitchen on the add but the kitchen is a welcome surprise as it is big with lots of kitchen equipment, pots, pans , serving dishes, coffee machine ,fresh orange juicer etc . Sitting room has a comfortable sofa and is leather which is good for kids . Tv has lots of satellite Chanel’s and we found a movie in English a couple of nights that we could all watch together . The overall feel of the apartment block is one of easy going and it seems there is lots of full time residents there who always say hello and don’t seem to mind the tourists . The pool is the big plus especially being on the ground floor where you can walk out to the pool without have to pack up the kitchen sink !! As many reviewers have said before, the kids loved it . The kiddies pool in the middle came up to the waist of our 5 year old and this was ideal for him . It’s nice to have the kids pool in the middle and not off to one side . Pool never busy lots of space to swim . Lastly Ericiera is really great . Such a non commercial chilled out vibe going on . The little square has a great communal feel . João gives lots of recommendations for places to visit and places to eat and this local knowledge is valuable . Would without a doubt recommend this place to stay and João is a very welcoming warm person .