The house is in the best part of Porto. We came late from airport and were so happy it took us just 10 minutes. To city center it is like 15-30 minutes, we drove our car but you can try cheap Uber or buses (bus stop is in front of house). We enjoyed beach which is really few minutes walk. There is lot of coffee, bars, restaurants around (5-10minutes far). But we were so happy at home as well. The house is so clean and pretty after reconstruction. Shilan and Jorge are really good company :) they are working a lot so if you prefere be alone, you can relax at nice living room, garden or wherever, they are usually all day long away.