The location is fantastic, we didn't meet Joana as she was not able to meet us, but her husband Antonio was a wonderful and accomidating host. The neighbourhood is great, there is a local fish restaurant 1 minute walk from the apartment (don't remember the name, when you exit the apartment you walk down the hill to your right, there is fresh fish in the entrance) really great food, and very, very local!
It was a bit loud at night, but this did not bother us. :)
Highly recommended!