We spent 5 nights in Cláudia's apartment and really loved it. It is exactly as in the picture: new, full of light and with a perfectly furnished kitchen. The azulejos (local style tiles) are gorgeous and turned every shower into a "unique experience": you don't find a bathroom decorated so beautifully every day! The location is amazing: waking up with the view of the river was a delightful experience - although, as they say in the Marvel universe: "with great views (of the river and the bridge), comes some noise"...it took me a couple of days to get used to the metro passing by every few minutes (day and night, at week ends). Bars, restaurants and the cathedral are all very close. For a tasty and affordable breakfast, try the Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro, at the top of the steps. We found a small fish market a few meters away from the cathedral that sold also the best fruit at rock bottom prices (about one third of the price charged by the stores near the river). The metro station is near although the steps make it feel a bit farther than what it is. You can walk to Vila Nova de Gaia (for the Porto tasting) and to Porto town itself. Cláudia was very friendly, responsive and helpful before, during and after our staying; she came to pick us up and showed us the house, and gave us a number of informative brochures and other material. She was extremely understanding and nice when we changed our time of departure from the apartment: thank you for a great staying!