My husband and I spent a fantastic 10 days at João's apartment. The location is wonderful - right on the pedestrian street Rua das Flores in the historic center, a short stroll from the lovely Ribiera section and easy walking distance from just about every major sight in the city. It's also just a couple of blocks from the beautiful Sao Bento station where you can catch a train through the Douro valley or to any number of lovely towns nearby. The apartment is exactly as pictured in the listing, with big beautiful doors that open out onto the rooftops of the old city. João is a gracious host who took the time to mark up a map with us, showing us how to get where we wanted to go and recommending some great little restaurants and cafes.