Martin was very accommodating and helpful, flexible and friendly. He gives great recommendations for places to eat! The room was just as described, with everything we needed and a lovely terrace to sit out on. The place is lush, lots of beautiful plants, creative art everywhere, and friendly cats and dogs. (Do take earplugs to block out the rooster - that's the countryside for you.) It's well situated to explore the area (we used a car). In Colares there's a great grocery store for home cooking, and a few restaurants. We liked it here a lot and would stay again.