The home is absolutely stunning, and has lots of space, as well as an outdoor eating area which we used a lot. Although it was hot outside, the house remained cool, which was a blessing.
The house is quite close to the beach, where it being windy, we found a sheltered location to sunbathe. The water is quite cold (Atlantic ocean) so we didn't actually go in. There is a lovely little cafe near the beach, as well as a public pool not far away. The next town across Aguda has a few more shops and a very good seafood restaurant Zizi which we went to one evening.
The house being near a train station, it was very easy to get in and out of Porto for the day, despite the fact that there is only 1 train per hour (make sure you check times before you leave). A few times we got an Uber which was quite cheap for a few of us together.
The house had everything that we needed, and Maria was very helpful whenever we needed anything. The only issue we had was the noise of the trains. Take ear plugs with you if you go, as the trains start early. Ear plugs in however, we all slept perfectly well. The shutters keep out the worst of the noise as well as the light.
Neighbouring Porto is an absolutely stunning city, with its fantastic bridges which offer views of the river and city. We booked a tour at the Calem port producers, which was an informative experience. Make sure you take in the local port! We found a couple of good restaurants off the main drag which were