What a great location for a Porto apartment! The street on which the apartment is located is full of coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques, including a lovely boutique just next door that sold the cutest shoes and bags. The terrace was off the back overlooking a charming terraced yard, so street noise was no issue. The sea gulls can be a bit noisy in the morning (only if you leave the terrace door open like we did), but Maria was so kind as to leave earplugs next to our bedsides. I used them. My husband slept right though and didn't notice the birds. The bed was comfortable, the décor was charming, and the apartment building newly refinished with clean, modern interiors. Maria was also very helpful to leave maps, guide books, etc. in the apartment. We loved our stay and would happily stay in this apartment again should we ever come back to the lovely city of Porto!