We just returned from Porto after staying four nights in the most beautiful apartment in the Ribeira, overlooking the Douro River. Anne’s apartment can accommodate six adults but we had the whole unit to ourselves. Anne is such a gracious host and arranged to move our large suitcases both on arrival and departure. She can also help advising or arranging transport to and from the airport or the cruise port across the river.

The apartment is fully furnished and contains all the amenities needed for cooking or having cocktails. The apartment is modern in an historical building, we even had a dishwasher. There is no washing machine but there is a laundry facility on the same street. We both use a CPAP when sleeping and there were multiple electrical outlets near the bed.

We watched people in Ribeira Square, boats going up and down the river, and the sun set from the large balcony overlooking the river below. We were traveling with three couples and spent hours on the balcony enjoying cheese and local ham with delicious port. The view was so beautiful and relaxing.

The apartment is located within 100 meters of the best restaurants and shops in the area. The most excellent restaurant by far is Adega de Sao Nicolau, a one minute walk towards the square but there are so many other choices. Taxi's, buses and trolleys are within a three minute walk. The Portuguese people are the nicest we have met. We couldn’t have imagined a better place to spend a dream vacation in Portugal! Thank you Anne