Carlos was such a wonderful host - great communication with a short tour of the village on my arrival. He also met me at the bus station to help with my luggage, even though the cottage is very close to the bus station. The cottage is beautifully restored and has all the amenities you need to have a great stay. Fantastic water pressure in the shower! And a beautiful spot to have breakfast is on the top terrace, taking in the sounds of the village. It's an easy walk to the Centre of the village including restaurants, cafes, wine bars and the supermarkets. The main beach is only a short stroll away, with the surfing beaches within a 20 minute walk if you are on foot. The village is beautiful, and the apartment is in the old town amongst cafes and families - very safe. Opposite the cottage is a cafe which operates long hours with lovely locals, there is a little bit of noise later at night sometimes, in line with Portuguese life, but nothing too rowdy. Can't say enough about how positive this was - thank you Carlos for everything you did to make my stay so comfortable, including the wine :)