Prior to our arrival I asked our host to arrange for a housekeeper, cook and driver to be available to us during our stay. We were extremely happy with our two housekeepers, Linda and Otilia. They are both hardworking and honest and went out of their way to ensure that everything was done above our expectations. We were also introduced to a local taxi driver, Luis, who again was excellent and spoke very good English. Our host met us upon arrival to show us around the house and explain where items are located. Villa com Jardim de Luxo is a very comfortable and relaxing home. The house is large, well decorated, with many places to sit and chat, eat, spend time alone, or work. One definitely either needs a car or a driver as the location is a little isolated - a 10 to 15 minute walk to the village where there are three good restaurants. The pool is wonderful and a many games of ping pong were played in the pool area.