Catarina was kind to give us an early check in, we were shown everything in the apartment and given good local info and she was very responsive when we asked for advice.
The apartment was great, with everything we needed. It didn't feel cramped even with 6 of us - having 2 bathrooms is useful, and there a couple of balconies as well.
It's walking distance to the town centre and river and also very close to Casa Di Musica, which makes it easy to get to the airport (€2.60 and 30 mins).
Really nice experience; fantastic value; thoroughly recommended.
Make sure you visit O Caraças restaurant - amazing food (just 2 things on the menu each night: fish or meat - not suitable for vegetarians) and superb value (€15 each for main course, dessert and wine). One of the best restaurant experiences I've had - largely due to the way it is run by two characterful sisters and their mum. Brilliant!