Staying at Ecoaldeia is a really special experience and one of the most enjoyable of our trip. It is not a hotel or a traditional Airbnb experience but if you have do a little research about what the place represents and how it works and it sounds like your kind of place, you will love it. Instead of an anonymous place to stay you can become part of an amazing community for a short period of time. We stayed two nights, had a lovely albeit room, rustic yes but just what we expected. The pipes grumble, the shower took a while to get hot but the house, the grounds and the people are beautiful. We were really welcomed, met some fascinating people - hosts, volunteers and guests and were even invited to join everyone for dinner at the cafe in town where they sell their produce. All in all, a wonderful experience. My only reservation is that if you hadn’t read the description and the reviews and were expecting a more mainstream experience you might be surprised. If you’re comfortable with hostels and more communal living definitely give this place a try. If it’s out of your comfort zone, give it a try anyway - you might just love it!