We stayed for two weeks and had a fantastic stay in Porto! We love Porto! The apartment was beautifully decorated and we appreciate the effort the host, Mariana, went to creating such an beautiful place. I love cooking and I appreciate that the kitchen was well equipped and very clean.
The apartment was well located in a quiet street, but only 10 min walk from the main street with Sao Bento and City hall. I appreciated how peaceful it was to come home to a peaceful home after a long day of exploration. Most parts along the main strip is super noisy so this location was perfect.
The best super markets are pingo doce, or the mercado bolhao (just reopened on 9/15, and are only 10 min walk away. Comida coffee is the best coffee around. Bom fi a locals neighborhood is only 10 min walk and has a great vegan restaurant called Suribachi. The main bridge was 15 min walk away.
Unfortunately something out of the hosts control is there are smokers in the building, and the smell gets into the apartment most days. It is best to leave the garden doors open for 1-2 hours, and it will air out. The hosts has plenty of essential oils so it helped, but would recommend to bring your own incense and candle to air out the apartment.