I traveled a lot throughout my life, and Maria was one of the best hosts I have ever met. At my arrival, WiFi was too slow inside my room, and she immediately resolved the issue by calling the internet company and upgrading the internet speed within a day! Maria's interaction with me and other guests was graceful, patient, rational, pleasantly communicative, and well organized during my entire stay. Thanks to her noble spirit as a Portuguese lady, each and every guest was happy while I was there. Her place is blissfully located between international, artsy gallery district and peaceful neighborhood with beautiful gardens and museums and quaint little pretty streets off the beaten track leading to Douro river. I absolutely recommend Maria's place to everyone who appreciates charm of Portugal, no matter where you come from!