Something to note is that Maria appreciates you being *precisely* on time for check-in so best to factor in some margin for unexpected travel delays when agreeing the time. We were driving up from Faro and arrived 30min later than initially estimated and as a result, check-in felt a bit stressful.
But other than that slight hiccup, Maria's home was lovely and in a quiet neighbourhood. The room was very clean and minimal with just enough room to fit a single bed, side tables with a lamp and a chair.