If I could give Joao's place 10 stars, I would. I initially was hesitant to share an Airbnb during our first BIG vacation in 3 years, but Joao and his partner Peter made us feel right at home and provided the best in class experience for my husband and I.
CHECK IN: Seamless. Joao was kind enough to let us check in a tad early and sat with us for an hour to discuss design, the space & local recommendations while we decompressed from a day of traveling.
LOCATION: Perfect! Far enough away from the very dense tourist areas, but extremely close to bus stops and walking paths if you really need to get somewhere. Highly recommend grabbing coffee & a croissant from Ele Ela Cafe just around the corner.
BEDROOM: Yes, the room is small, but the bed was SO comfortable - and honestly if you're traveling around that's all you need in the bedroom - somewhere to sleep/relax. Make sure to use the shade for the window as it does get extremely bright in the morning. Note: the room itself is only a bed, but does have a little cubby/hangout room attached. That's where we stored our travel bags to not crowd the area.
KITCHEN/BATHROOM: stocked with general items you may need.
I can't express how BEAUTIFUL this space is. I would HIGHLY recommend this airbnb if you're looking for a space that's cozy, aesthetically pleasing, centrally located, has all amenities you need with an extremely respectful, communicative & nice host. Thank you for having us, Joao! **Watch the YouTube video if you need an extra push to book this spot! :)