Maria and Nadia’s apartment is excellent - a perfect location, beautifully decorated and with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Maria arranged for an easy transfer from the airport and was waiting for us when we arrived. She provided great suggestions on what to see and where to eat so that we could experience Porto like locals.
The apartment is exactly as pictured - the large bedroom has lots of storage space for clothes and big windows that open. There is plenty of room to sit and relax and all the amenities you need in the kitchen - although there are so many places to eat and drink close by that we were rarely there.
The location is ideal - just below the impressive Cathedral, steps away from both the river below and the São Bento rail station up the hill (worth visiting for the beautiful azulejo tiles).
There is so much to see and do within walking distance (the Clérigos Church and tower, the Bolhão Market - even though it has moved to a temporary underground location, the many Port Lodges just across the Dom Luis bridge in Vila Nova de Gaia and the cafés along each side of the river) that we only left the city for a day trip to the Douro Valley.
*note for the ladies - most of the walking is on cobbled streets and there are lots of steep hills so ditch the heels and stick to flats/sneakers/trainers.
Highly recommend - we can’t wait to go back.