This is a long review but bear with me. There’s a reason. First, I must say that I have quite low expectations of AirBNB places in Europe. Given my long experience with European hotels, as long as the flats are clean, safe and have the amenities advertised, I don’t care overmuch. So unless something is really subpar (no bathroom doors and the rooms smelling of sewage in Sintra! An absolute tip in Copenhagen!) I generally give it 5 stars.
However, this Flat was something special. Apart from our stay in Lake Como, I have not come across another flat so well designed for guests’ needs.
First, the quality of the renovation. Soundproof and solid doors, Grohe bathroom fittings, a brand new washing machine and kitchen appertunances and superb air conditioning.
Second, the furnishings. It’s not often one finds bedside tables big enough to actually fit ones things. My only quibble would be: please have a double bed in the main bedroom! We had to relinquish that room to our children.
Finally, the help we got from Fred and his friend Teresa was superb. Really warm, friendly people.
I intend to return to Porto. I don’t think I would stay anywhere else.