The room was very nice and checking in went well. Vera's son Raphael was great to deal with on arrival and was keen to give recommendations. Not a huge deal but the small communal space was dominated both nights by non guests who were quite loud until late. It was difficult to communicate with them due to our lack of Portuguese and their lack of English. This may have been a one off as the other rooms were empty. The other reviews seem to suggest so. Also, there was a window between our room and another covered only by a sheet of cloth where Vera's live in family member resided and smoked inside. All in all it was a relatively pleasant stay but keep this in mind if it would be an issue.