We spent 15 days in this apartment in the end Oct – mid Nov, 2022. It is a spacious apartment with great view. Excellent location: short walk to Ponte Luis bridge, metro stop in front of the building, port wine cellars in walking distance, as also downtown of Porto. Several cafes, bakeries and small grocery shops nearby, and a big shopping mall just 2 metro stops (or a short walk) further.
We liked the location on Gaia side, a bit away from touristic centre. Felt safe walking in the evening despite the nearby train and metro stations.
We arrived late and the front door downstairs was locked. David came to help in few minutes and made sure we got into the flat. Also he helped us immediately with the missing ironing devices and a wine bottle opener. We felt that we got immediate response to everything we needed.
The road is a bit noisy, bring ear plugs if you sleep light since both bedrooms are on the side of the main road. Soundproof in the building is not very good, but I would not expect that in any other place either. Neighbors were not disturbing, one dog was barking sometimes for longer periods, but not during the night.
Apartment has two bathrooms with showers, fridge and freezer, two bedrooms, and spacious living room. Beds are really good, and blankets warm. Everything needed is in place. Pots and pans are not plenty but enough for a couple to get by, for a larger group might be a bit too little. Nespresso coffee machine (make sure you buy correct capsules!), water kettle, microwave oven, oven and stove. Laundry machine works just fine, did not try the dishwasher. Shower is really good.
There is not too many carpets so in winter time bring woolen socks. Interior decoration is “Scandinavian” style, we liked it. Flat was very clean. No food (dry food or spices) left from the previous renters, so be prepared to enter an empty flat.
TV had several channels and wifi was working well.
We needed a parking place and David helped us to get one in the same building on 15 euro per day. Narrow place to drive in but the parking lot was spacious.