The Garden House exceeded our expectations, and we already had high expectations before we arrived. Ruca's hospitality went above and beyond from the moment we arrived as she knew we were coming in late with kids, and she welcomed us with fresh fruit, a fridge containing some essentials, and fresh bread, meat and cheese to make sandwiches. The house was clean, beautifully decorated, equipped with everything we needed, and the rooms well laid out for our use. The location was fantastic with being right on the beach, walking distance to restaurants and fruit markets, ease of public transit access, and close proximity to Porto (which we took public transit to get to). And we can't forget the beautiful gardens! Thank you Ruca for a wonderful and memorable stay!