I spent 3 months in this apartment (April, May, June) and it was a subliminal experience. This is without doubt a diamond in Porto and all of Portugal. The apartment exceeded my expectations in every way possible. The building facade from the outside is nondescript and looks even slightly rundown, but make no mistake: Once you enter the apartment itself, you will find yourself transported. It is full of light (and I mean happy, cheerful, bright, positive energy). The decor is tasteful and you can tell the owner put a lot of care into making sure the apartment feels like a reward for whomever is staying there. The apartment is sparkling clean, the appliances are modern, the amount of space is very generous and feels inviting, the beds are comfortable, there is plenty of closet space, the bathroom is a delight and feels spa-like, and you also have a smart TV with tons of international channels. The building even has an elevator in case you don’t want to lug your luggage upstairs. And then there is THE VIEW. I doubt there is a better view in all of Porto. And you can enjoy it all from different vantage points within the apartment, but especially from the living room balcony overlooking nostalgic rooftops, the Douro river and the entire skyline of Porto (the apartment has 3 separate balconies). You will also be within walking distance of all the tourists hotspots for sightseeing, and just 5 minutes away (walking) from the great port houses. If you came to Porto to treat yourself, you definitely want to stay here. It will help make your time in Portugal truly magical and you will go home telling all your friends that you have found the inside track to an authentic experience. On top of that, the host is absolutely lovely, caring and very responsive.