The apartment was fully furnished - groceries and all. The parking was perfect and safe inside the back yard. The furnishings were top of the line, and functioning perfect. Carlos greeted us in person, even though we revived a little late. He brought a jar of fig jam to welcome us to Porto. He gave us lots of tips and directions. The apartment is not within but within walking distance of the very center of Porto and the waterfront. We could hear some noise from the street overnight but manageable. We would recommend Carlos's apartment and Carlos as a host anytime.