Perfect hosting and view to die for.
It's a modern 5th floor apartment looking out to the port and end of the beach. Lots of ships coming and going to view.
Joao makes every effort to make hosts comfortable and is very available for enquiries. We felt we were treated royally.
The apartment is well equipped for self catering and a well stocked larder. Joao made some very good local restaurant (many in close proximity ) recommendations too. Major Supermarket other end of beach so handy to have bikes as transport.
Everything made available from washing machine to bedding. Massive walk in wardrobe. Hot water reliable.
His knowledge of Porto and provision of maps and information including travel cards was very helpful. There is a bus stop very close which takes you into the city in about 40 minutes for only €1.85. Matosinhos is a 20 minute walk away where you can pick up Metro, visit a market or eat at the many fish restaurants (fresh from fish market adjacent).
We made good use of the bikes and this saved us time and expense also.
We took the brilliant cycle way (no hills!) along the coast for about 20 km (Vila do Conde and beyond). Beaches and cafes all the way so a great escape for the day.
Unfortunate the lift not always working but we survived and our fitness improved.
Probably true of all apartments of any height, you do get some road noise and barking/ howling from local dogs.
Happy to return to what became home away from home for nearly 2 weeks.
Thankyou Joao for making it possible.