Joao’s place has everything. Excellent location, restaurants, markets, night life, metro and just far enough to be out of the prime tourist area. The place is very clean and looks exactly like the pictures. It can get a bit noisy at night if you leave the windows open. Once they’re shut there’s no problem. Joao is a great host, will make sure everything is going well and will also supply transportation to-and-from the airport. I would advise to take it. His driver is also great and very knowledgeable of the area, it’s history and sites to see. I would definitely stay there again.