I love to stay in Airbnbs all over the world, and I think this has been my very favorite Airbnb experience of all of them! I was blown away by the thoughtfulness of Luís, especially when he personally checked me in and spent almost TWO HOURS introducing me to his beautiful home and city. He made me feel so welcomed and appreciated, and that was a wonderful first impression of Porto (which is now one of my favorite cities!!)
His recommendations were always spot on - I would recommend following the map he gives you at checkin! My favorites were Tapabento (be sure to make a reservation in advance) and DaTerra (vegetarian buffet right around the corner from the apartment).
As for the apartment itself - it's unbelievably beautiful and peaceful, with tons of natural light! The highlight is Luís's brilliant cube design, but I won't spoil the secrets! :) It's clear that he put a lot of thought into letting the space shine. I loved opening the big windows and watching the people in the square below. (The double glass panes block noise very well, so I slept well despite lots of activity outside.)
If Luís's space is available, book it immediately!! I can't wait to return at some point in the future! :)
The location is perfect - just a few minutes' walk away from Sao Bento train station, and right in the middle of many points of interest. I only needed to take an Uber twice (once to the airport, and once back from my walk to the coastal town of Foz, which was lovely). The rest of the time I enjoyed just wandering on foot and getting lost in Porto's charming neighborhoods.