Centrally located (really, a perfect location); Joao was very, very responsive host (really incredible!); the place was new and very clean; the bed was comfortable and the dresser drawers were empty and clean so we could unpack for the week. There was a hairdryer (almost like new), refrigerator that was more than big enough, and (wine) glasses, dishes, pots and pans, silverware, etc. Joao let us know when we booked where there was a laundromat (just a three minute walk away - it was very clean and very easy to use -- we had been in Portugal for over a week when we arrived so needed one!). My only wish -- a microwave to heat up the food we couldn't finish that we took away from restaurants :) Might be hot in the summer (?) - no AC but that wasn't a problem October. Great place!