I enjoyed my three week stay very much! Maria met me and explained everything about the apartment. The apartment is large and has a lovely patio/deck on a quiet courtyard. No street noise and it kept the apartment cool most times. I rarely had to run the AC in August. While the kitchen area is small, Maria has everything you might need to cook meals.
While there is no couch, there are several large pillows to help make the bed a comfy nest to watch TV. I really enjoyed staying here. Porto is a hilly town and the apartment is up on one of the hills. Getting around town is easy. And it is around the corner from the metro, so you can return easily via metro to avoid climbing too many hills at the end of a tiring day exploring the city!