How do I even describe how awesome this place is? The apartment is enormous and spotless, well-decorated, quiet, and located a couple blocks up from the river, right in the middle of everywhere you'd want to be. The blackout blinds are amazing, blocking out literally all light, and we are seriously considering getting something similar for our place now that we are back home. (When the blinds are open, there's a lovely little sliver of the city by the river)
The kitchen was spotless and had everything we needed for our short stay: dinnerware, utensils, a few condiments, pots, and more.
The bathroom might be a little strange to some, as it has half a pane of glass to keep the water in, but honestly, it makes sense and wasn't an issue at all.
There is an elevator, but you still have to walk up a short flight of stairs to get to it and to the apartment door, so I wouldn't recommend this for people who are dependent on elevators (it is really useful for going up to the 4th floor where the unit though, especially after long days climbing up Porto's gentle slopes!).
Check in and out was easy, and communication with João was incredibly smooth. He gave us great tips on what to do, see, and eat, and we had a great time while in Porto.
Muito obrigada, João!