My husband and I stayed in the apartment for a few days and found it to be very clean and spacious. We where not aware that there was a supermarket across the street and woke up the first morning hearing the beeping of the scanner in the supermarket. Not a big issue. Upon arriving at the apartment, we meet up with Joao who was very pleasant. Joao had recommended a tour guide for Douro Valley, which was exceptional. Overall, the apartment was centrally located which made it easy access to all the sites. Fabulous stay!!!