We enjoyed our stay at the Atlantic House. The interior of the home is modern with modern amenities. While overall we had a good stay, there were a few things worth noting to aid those hoping to stay in the future. The location of the house is a convenient access point to many of the highlighted places to visit in Porto. However, a car is highly recommended. While Uber is an option, trips to the market etc., might result in continued use of the ride share service. We found parking and driving to be accessible while we were there.
The house is located in a complex with a gate. When arriving, the address will take you to the gate entry way. From there, the attendant has to lift the gate for you to continue down the path to the parking spot for the apartment. If you are traveling with luggage and/or children, access to the apartment requires walking up a steep cobblestone road (not the best for luggage but manageable).
The listing notes four bedrooms. It notes two have two single beds in each room. However, only one of the bedrooms has two single beds. Therefore, the total number of beds were two bedrooms with queen beds, one with two single beds, and one with one single bed.
While the listing notes a pool, it was not open during our stay and we did not physically see the pool. If you are specifically looking for a property with a pool, I would recommend placing an inquiry with the owner prior to booking.
Lastly, there is a city tax that was not disclosed to us until it was close to our arrival. The city tax is two euro per night, per person. We were informed of this tax close to check-in but not prior to it and it is not noted in the listing. Further, the owner was present during check-in and was aware that we were traveling with children under the age of 16 (who are exempt from this city tax), yet in the reminders for the tax, he included the children in this number. If we did not evaluate / read about the tax for ourselves, we would not have been aware of this error. Please note, it is not uncommon for cities to have this type of tax. However, I believe it important to note in order to have cash on hand and to properly prepare for the financial aspect of your travels.