The room at Maria José's place was really good. You don't get an ensuite bathroom, but you do have a private one just for you which is down a corrider. The location, while walkable, is still about a 20-23 min walk to the city center and the main sites, which is not ideal, but there is a bus stop not too far away.
Other than that, Maria José is very welcoming and friendly, always keen to make you feel comfortable and help you any way she can, so that's definitely a plus!