We used the apartment as a starting point for moving from the US to Portugal and stayed in it for 30 days. As we arrived with lots of luggage, we were happy that the apartment had three big closets.
We chose the apartment because of its beautiful design and of all the character the old building has. For example, the big windows with stone frames and wood shutters, ceiling medallions, and wooden floors.
Because we also cooked, we found the kitchen had too little counter space, and the small fridge wasn't so practical for such an extended stay. Also, there was no oven. However, the apartment has such a great location that it was easy to grocery shop close by (across the street and 10 min by foot is a Lidl and Continente).
There are dozens of cafés, brunch places, and restaurants close by. So there is no possibility of starvation. LOL As my husband is vegan, we also found a ton of places with vegan options. Our favorites were the cat café Dos Gatos around the corner, Happy Nest, Obio, 100 Culpa, Kind Kitchen, and many more.
As we came from New York City, we had no problem with the traffic noises. There were some, but not too crazy. Also, the wooden shutters make it very quiet.
For us, this was a great start to living in Porto. We could walk almost everywhere or easily take the subway or a bus.