We arrived very late in Porto, with our plane landing around 22:15, and getting to the apartment only around midnight. Miguel met us promptly at the door and showed us in. He was very friendly and speaks english fluently, giving us a short tour of the apartment as well as several recommendations of where to go in Porto. He said he would be available to call in case we needed anything, but we never found the need to do so.

As for the location, I'd say the view is really quite exceptional, as the Ponte Luis I is less than a hundred meters away along with the famous wine caves of Villa Nova. The apartment is also situated very close to the historic center of Porto, with about a 15 minute walk to the Sao Bento station, and many other sites of interest within walking distance, such as the Palacio da Bolsa. However, being right on the riverside means having to walk up and down a lot, which can be quite tiring. Also, the location is somewhat noisy, given the heavy traffic during the day and the construction site in the neighbouring apartment.

The building itself is not in the best shape, but the apartment is in excellent condition, containing all the amenities we could wish for (warm water, wifi, sheets and towels). Oddly enough, the only thing we were missing was a spatula. The rooms are quite large and nicely furnished (with each room having its own charm), as was the dining room. The terrace in the back is nice, though we didn't use it much, as there isn't much seating. The balcony is small but lovely, given the view I mentioned above. Above all, the place has a lot of character, being less sterile than other apartments I've slept in and tying in to the rich history of the city quite nicely.