Top of the list: I have stayed in a number of AirBnB places, dozens of them, and this one can’t be beat.
From Anita’s warm, friendly, and very informative introduction to the flat and all its amenities, to the choice of which balcony to chill on, this is a top-of-the-line place.
Of course: location, location, location. Minutes fro the Metro which makes it easy and inexpensive from the airport. Plus shopping, supermarkets (plural) cafés....
The flat is dual-exposure so there’s morning sunshine on one side and beautiful sunsets on the other.
For me, and it may seem trivial, the towels are always the indicator of niceness. I’ve stayed in some beautiful places where the towels were like sandpaper. Not here. The towels are 5*
Another tell is the Nespresso. I’ve stayed in many an AirBnB with a Nespresso machine and no pods. I’ve stayed in some with machine AND pods, but, in this case, not only machine and pods but even the water reservoir was filled. That’s a first and indicative of the extra touches provided.
This may sound a bit dramatic, but Nino & Anita’s place spoiled me. When I come back to Porto, I will arrange my dates around when this apartment is available.
One final comment: I sent some pics to family and friends, and my daughter’s response: the place is magazine-worthy.