Maria's house was even better than the pictures! It was big and grand, so well equipped. And Maria was so gracious - it was unseasonably cold during our stay and she provided wood for the fireplaces - the one in the living room was very spectacular. We were 3 families coming together from 3 countries and there were 2 young children and an infant. Maria supplied a crib and baby chair, as well as boxes of legos to be sure we were all comfortable. It was a magical stay for us. The beach was nearby and there is a great boardwalk that goes to nearby towns. Also easy to get the train into Porto and elsewhere. We all can't wait to go back.