We enjoyed our stay in Helder's house. We didn't meet him personally but he was always approachable over the phone when we needed something. The house was clean and newly refurbished. We were one of the first to use it, so naturally there were a few items missing at first which he supplied when we asked for it. Instructions for the house and local guide book would have been useful. The location is very rural so you need a car to drive to most sights and to the shops. The nearby coast is beautiful and we loved the beach bar at Areal beach.