Alvaro is an excellent host! I felt like I was a visiting relative at his home. Our room was very clean and modern (as are all of the rooms). Alvaro has put love and care into this house and you can feel it while you are there. The garden is so beautiful, we used it to work from our laptops and have picnics both days. Breakfast in the morning was great, fresh bread delivered at 8am every day and amazing coffee : ). Alvaro was more than helpful showing us the best seafood restaurant and taking us to find horseback riding, again this is why I feel I was visiting a family member vs. a stranger. Also the location is amazing, steps from the beach and within walking distance to some of Portugal's most famous beaches. I would highly recommend staying here!