We had an enjoyable stay in Joao's place. The location is excellent, the apartment is spacious, the beds are comfortable, and the bedrooms are very quiet (they are in the back of the unit, facing away from the street). Joao has excellent communication with immediate replies. Some negative points were that the bathroom had some issues (shower backing up, etc), and there is only one, portable oil heater for the whole place, so the unit felt cold during our stay. For anyone staying in this unit, it's best to take uber or a cab if you're coming or going with your luggage. The hills in the area are steep and long. Without luggage the area is very walkable.