Rafael went out of his way to make us feel welcome and well taken care of. A warm, generous host. He addressed our concerns quickly, like replacing some burnt-out light bulbs, and drove us to the airport in the morning. (No guarantee he can do that for everyone!) Perhaps the most delightful, stylish touch: he said yes to mailing a postcard for us (since we couldn't find a postbox) — and he sent a photo of him dropping it through the slot. As for the location, we loved it. We easily walked everywhere and felt very much part of the local scene.