For th check in, I communicated with Marieta, who was extremely prompt in her response. My original flight was canceled so I arrived a day late and very early (around 7 am), and Marieta met me at the apartment at that hour (still dark, btw). The location could not be better. The apt has no windows other than two small ones that you can't reach, but it's exactly as pictured--and since I spent all day outside anyway, that was not an issue. The place was very clean and fully equipped. My only suggestion is that they have more than one dish towel available. Overall, I had a wonderful stay at Casa do Cascão.