We were greated with an arrangement of orchids, fruit from the hosts tree, and Port on the kitchen table. We new we would like this place. They greetedus amd5provided customized maps of the area. They advised us of the best restaurants in walking distance to our accommodations . The kitchen, though shared , was well equipped. The shared sun room looks out at the orange and lemon trees in the back yard. The location, just off Santa Catharina,provides walking access to the river and downtown. Paula and Sergio available and kept the place very clean. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.