I cannot say enough good things about my stay at Diogo's place. First, he had a taxi waiting for me at the airport, which was so convenient since I wasn't sure if my phone would work to call an Uber. It sure didn't, so it was perfect. I arrived at the apto and a nice young man was waiting with the keys and a bottle of Port. It was such a fast check in that 3pm was ready to get out and explore. Which brings to the locstion... perfect! I was thankful everyday that I chose that spot. The view was amazing, even with rain! It was such a treat to wake up and look at dogs playing at the plaza in front and people watch. Everything was so clean and I found everything I needed, except for a wine opener, but it did not stop me from getting my wine open! All appliances worked great. Plenty of dishes and pots and pans.
You can find a bike rental store next door, a restaurant downstairs, lots of stores and restaurants nearby, easy walk to Gaia side, even if a little tipsy from Porto tastings. The most gorgeous streets in P and alleys in Porto are right around the apartment and on your way to everything. It seemed that I had the whole building all to myself. Never saw a person during my 7 days stay. Elevator but I always used the stairs. Unit in 2nd floor. The door lock looks like the lock of a vault at a bank. Super funny and reassuring. I slept like a baby every night. There are lots of cars and people all day walking in front, but never woke me up. It's a fun area. Everyone is going down to the river, which is steps away. Good water pressure. No bad smells whatsoever. The 2 french doors are a treat. I hope I didn'tforget anything. I miss that apartment already!!!