Joao's place was just as advertised. A bit of a walk from public transportation, but that comes with the advantages of being off the beaten path. Leca de Palmiera has access to one of the best swimming beaches I have visited, ever. There is a boardwalk and access to beautiful restaurants. Back to the apartment, as previous users have mentioned, Joao meets you at a convenient place, walks you in, leaves some biscuits and instant coffee, and is happy to talk recommendations. It was clean and the kitchen was well-equipped. Appliances worked. Watched some movies the last night after a long day out, another nice touch. Highly recommended.