Clara was an amazing host for our two nights in Parede! She was very accommodating and helpful, and even did our laundry for us which was so appreciated and unexpected. We asked if we could use the washing machine and she ended up doing two loads for us, including hanging and folding. We were indoors for most of our time in Parede as we took those two days to plan our next few weeks in Portugal, and had total privacy in entire time. Clara was always around to help us, and although we speak zero Portugese and she speaks limited English, we had no trouble communicating. The location was also great - close to the train, walking distance to lots of restaurants and cafes and the grocery store, as well as a beach. Although it was a short stay, we very much enjoyed our time at Clara's. We also loved the two adorable cats that live in the apartment!