Goncalo was a great host: we arrived a bit late but he was patient with us, and we left some stuff behind, and he took them to a nearby hotel where a friend was staying. He also left some nice fruit and a bottle of wine for us! The location was perfect: close to the beach (though we were there off-season), but also close to numerous great cafes and restaurants, as well as a grocery store (and an international shop) and many other useful shops. One caveat: the apartment does not have central heating, which also impacted the shower temperature as pipes were cold. (Highs were around 17C/62F the February week we were there.) But as long as the weather is warmish, this is a terrific place to stay!