First - Mercedes is a phenomenal host!!!!! We were running late the day of check-in and had a bit of a rough day. She was flexible and so, so kind. When she met us - she could tell immediately that we were a bit worn out - she was warm, welcoming, and engaging. She made everything better!!!! Mercedes showed us the apartment (which is lovely), making sure we had everything we needed to feel right at home - she is the absolute BEST at recommendations. She has created detailed itineraries of what to do and where to eat depending on if you are there for 2 days a week, etc. The flat is only a 5min walk to several grocery stores and a cafe. There is a good restaurant on the first floor of the building. You can Bolt almost anywhere in Porto from there in about 15min. You are a 7min walk to the Botanical Garden and a 20 min walk from the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum & Garden. We loved staying here and will try to stay with Mercedes every time we visit Porto!!!!!