This was our first experience of AirBnb and we were not sure quite what to expect, or whether we were taking a risk.

Any concern was quickly dispelled. From the outset Olga and Paulo were exceptionally attentive and quick to reply. This continued once we arrived, helping us with our (heavy) case and giving suggestions and recommendations which really enhanced our stay. They are such a lovely, welcoming couple.

The apartment was perfect for us, very well situated, very tastefully decorated and beautifully clean with everything we needed.

As others have said, there are a lot of stairs and you need a good head for heights to reach the bedroom via the steep, narrow and exposed spiral staircase but we quickly found a safe system to manage carrying things up there.

The bedroom and wonderful roof garden are certainly worth the effort and it was great having breakfast and an evening drink outside above the Porto rooftops.

If we could introduce one improvement it would be to have a family planning programme for the local seagull population which is large and noisy, but unlike their British cousins at least they hadn't learned to dive bomb people and snatch food! Earplugs useful to avoid early wake ups.

Thank you so much Olga and Paulo. We will be back.