Joao was a wonderful host who greeted us at the door and helped us to park our car in the garage. Although he had another appointment and we were running late, he made the time to go through the place, show us how to work everything and even gave us a list of places to see and things to do (with added verbal explanation). The place was like a home and the pictures do not do it justice. The views are beautiful, the place is so clean and Joao made sure to provide all the things that one would have in a home, from kitchenware and supplies to toiletries. As a special treat he left us with Portuguese pastries to welcome us. So very thoughtful!