Barbara is a very efficient and welcoming host who communicates well. She greeted us at the apartment - cleverly spotting us on the street as she drove by. The apartment is upstairs on 2nd floor and has a lovely large light bedroom with big windows and shutters. The kitchen is small but adequate for a few days - especially as eating out in Porto is easy and very affordable- Barbara has good local recommendations. She also provides some home made jam and samples of the local port- much appreciated. The location is excellent in the historic
Ribeira district,with lovely old buildings, a few minutes walk from the beautiful Douro waterfront, Sao Bento Station, bus tour stops and restaurants. The area can be a bit noisy at night but I think anywhere central in Porto would be similar. It was chilly at times when we visited but there is an efficient plug in heater in the apartment. Also the bed is large and very comfortable. All in all a really pleasant and good value base for a few days in beautiful and friendly Porto.