The setting of the place itself is beautiful and is close to good beaches (Maças, Grande, Magoito). Ricardo was good at communicating, but I wasn't sure about the self-check in system, and I'm always a bit wary about not being able to actually meet and talk to the host.
The property is certainly rustic, traditional, and a bit primitive. Like other guests have mentioned we were also met with a musty odor upon entering the property and the whole place had a damp feel throughout our two night stay.
Also, be aware that the description does not mention that the property does not have potable water. This important and salient point is only mentioned briefly in the check-in instructions. I realize that many people in Portugal buy their water, but mentioning this with a bit more emphasis is probably in order.
Most importantly, though, was the shower situation. It should be noted that the shower is not actually a shower at all. It's a showerhead on the wall in the bathroom. There is a small drain in the floor itself, but there is no actual shower stall or even floor basin or structure. Compounding this issue is the fact that the floor is not slanted towards the drain, so the water tends to collect rather quickly. Our second night we experienced flooding in the bathroom, with water reaching into the living room from the bathroom. I contacted Ricardo and told him that we would not be able to stay for our scheduled third night without a shower. He responded promptly and gave us a refund for the third night (which is only right), but a refund for the second night (where we experienced a flood in the poorly equipped bathroom) would have also been appropriate.
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place, even for those seeking a rustic and secluded setting. The description needs to be a bit more honest and straightforward about what guests should expect, and the property itself needs extensive work to make it habitable (especially at the rates that the host is charging).