Wonderful experience!
Ana's apartment is by far my favorite stay while in Portugal. Here is why:
The Host: Ana quickly and kindly replied to every message and tried to be as helpful as possible. We were driving in from day trip from Sintra and weren't sure of our exact arrival time. She patiently asked that we give her a time frame a few hours before arrival. We fell behind on our Sintra schedule and our arrival time quickly went from 9pm to 11pm. She was sweet and understanding. Upon arrival to Porto we were further delayed because of traffic. I was mortified because of our tardiness and there was Ana... Greeting us at the door with a smile and a huge hug! She had some sweet pastries and wine set up for our arrival. She also left some snacks in the fridge. When we left she even allowed us to stay a bit longer till our flight left later that afternoon.
The apartment: it's located within walking distance of the river and all of the shopping. I wish I'd stayed here during my entire stay in Porto (stayed elsewhere first few days and extended my stay which is why I booked this apt). The place is huge! Gorgeous floors and a long hallway that gives the place a grand but old world feel. The kitchen and bathrooms are more modern but it looks great. The apt is very clean and comfy. Perfect for a family with kids. I'll definitely stay here during my next visit (soon I hope!)