Francisco Maria was away when I stayed here so I only interacted with her son and he was fantastic. He was so friendly and considerate and eager to help me with anything that I needed- tips on things to do, places to eat- he even told me to eat anything I wanted out of their refrigerator. Incredibly hospitable and gracious. And he met me outside at my car to greet me when I arrived and carried in one of my bags- the heavy one 😊. SO nice.
The room was perfect and he had tea and fruit in the room waiting for me upon my arrival. It was also sparkling clean, as was the bathroom.
And he put a space heater in the room which I really appreciated since it’s been colder here at night lately. He truly thought of everything, big and small.
Street parking was very easy to find right in front of the house.
AND, as a woman traveling alone, I don’t typically like to stay in homes with men only because...you just never know and I’d rather be safe than sorry. But the reviews for this Airbnb were so good that I didn’t want to pass it by and I’m so glad that I didn’t. I felt comfortable and 100% safe from the minute I met Duarte. He was really lovely in every way. So, if you’re a woman traveling alone, this is a great place to stay. Don’t think twice about it. Hope I get to come back and stay again in the next few years!
Thanks again for everything, Duarte!