Joao Filipe’s place is quite comfortable but small and is not convenient if you travelling with more than a single suitcase.
Guests only have access to a small, single bedroom and a narrow shower room with a toilet squeezed into the corner.
In the kitchen, the only space available is a table with a single chair.
When I checked-in, cups, plates and pans were spread across the kitchen top.
All the rest of the apartment is off limits and guests cannot enjoy the sea view.
Joao said he spent time renovating the apartment, but I found that some fittings were not well installed and the workmanship was quite poor.
Some power sockets did not work; the water boiler triggered the mains power breaker and turned off the electricity so that there was no light until the fuse box was reset; and the towel rail in the bathroom fell onto the floor several times.
While the apartment’s exterior door was secure, my guest room had no key and could not be locked. I mentioned this to Joao and he said the key was lost and did not offer a replacement nor did he offer any other way to protect my belongings during my stay.
I was obliged to carry valuables and other important items with me all the time during my stay. I would have preferred to have a greater sense of security and be able to enjoy the safety of a lock on the room.
When I explained try concerns to Joao, he became upset.
Consequently, it was decided that our difference of opinion made it easier to cancel the follow up booking.
To Joao’s credit, he agreed to a complete refund of the rental fee for the second booking period.
Regards, Mark