We stayed at the cottage for 9 nights and cannot recommend this vacation rental highly enough. The house is very clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. Antonio, the owner, has thought of every detail to assure an enjoyable visit, from making sure that the house has everything you could need for a comfortable stay, making sure that guests are welcomed personally and shown the house and property, and for preparing a vast amount of information regarding stores, restaurants, and excellent detailed tours of the island. He is also excellent at communicating and made sure that all of our questions were answered fully. Some of the things that we loved about the house: it has a wonderful sense of place and family history. Staying there did not feel like staying in an anonymous place that could be anywhere, and we enjoyed the charming atmosphere of this traditional home. We also appreciated the peaceful setting and outdoor space. Sitting on the porch with a glass of wine after a busy day, or cooking dinner on the outdoor grill and eating on the stone table while viewing incredible sunsets allowed us to fully relax and enjoy our environment after a busy day of sightseeing. And the location of the house is perfect for excursions throughout the island. One of the reasons we really appreciated the convenient location is that some places need to be revisited, either because of incredible beauty, or because of the changeable weather of the environment allowing for different views on different days. The house is in a quiet and private location, yet close to Ribeira Grande, with its opportunity for shopping. Having a well-appointed kitchen was so helpful in cooking "at home" as much as desired, or for making picnic lunches to eat while touring the island. We are thrilled that we decided to rent this cottage and are very much hoping that we can return, both to the island and the cottage, for another visit in the future. We highly recommend this vacation rental!