We stayed at Maria's place for 5 nights and it was ideal for our visit. Maria met us with the keys at the appointed time and gave us great tips for Porto. The apartment consists of a living/dining/sleeping area which is a reasonable size and a bathroom with a walk in shower there is also a small balcony for you you use if the weather is good. The apartment is spotlessly clean and feels brand new, there is a lift in the building and it was very quiet with no noise from the street or other residents. Situated just a short walk from 2 metro stations exploring Porto is very easy from the location and you can walk to the centre in around 15-20 minutes. The area itself suited us perfectly, it is a real working neighbourhood with cafe's, bars, supermarkets all just around the corner, on several nights we didn't bother going into town for food and drinks as the quality nearby was so good. Don't be afraid to try out the local places, we were welcomed with open arms everywhere we went whether it was top class dining or a small bar with a few seats outside. Porto is such a vibrant city and we fell in love with it, walk around, talk to the locals indulge yourself in it's history, you won't be disappointed.