This was a dreadful homestay, just awful. The host insisted on payment before I even laid my bags down. His one bedroom apartment is very tiny and I slept on a bed in the living room. He seemed to intentionally loudly open and close doors. He had no sense of hospitality, not even offering me a glass of water. I certainly did not receive the advertised light breakfasts. The worst of all was his failure to wear anything more than a pair of underwear during my stay. Honestly, I would have enjoyed my last two nights’ stay in Paris much more if I had slept under a park bench! You have been warned!

Maria was sent from heaven to accommodate her guests. I had a wonderful three-day stay with her this week and she truly is honest when she says `My home is your home`. Her English is excellent. I will return to her home before I leave Portugal. Most highly recommended for a homestay, no question.