DONT STAY HERE. Pictures make the place look like it’s a well kept, old property (in the world there are many that are) but this NOT one of them. Everything is left to dilapidate and slowly fall apart due to lack of maintenance. Coffee machine leaks black tar all over the counter, and “informative” signs are left everywhere about how you must behave. Windows don’t close properly and god forbid you’re going to find yourself here on a rainy Porto day. Window sills get covered with puddles of water and drafts are serious. However, don’t worry, the owner has made sure there is a rock left for you to prop the shutters closed. Heating is totally insufficient for the amount of rooms, maybe in the summer it’s not a problem, but in the winter it makes the property smell of damp. Floors are old and creaky, and upstairs tenants seem to love to move furniture between 12-3am. And the diggers next door start 8am sharp, so forget about a night of good sleep.
If you however do decide to risk it, because the view is truly great (note, there are more than 10 rental properties within a stones throw with the same view), don’t follow owners suggestion of parking. If your car doesn’t have the house address in its registration you are bound to be towed away, however owner doesn’t care, because it’s your privilege to stay in a house that once housed his great ancestors, who sadly now are left with a descendent who dwindles their fortunes away. If dilapidated grandeur and Fawlty Towers is your thing, this is a place for you, but if you want to have a kind, welcoming host, who cares about property and hospitality another place might be more to your liking.
Also it’s worth mentioning that after contacting host about my car being towed away, and raising an issue that it was the result of his “helpful” suggestion (a new sign due to construction next door has appeared), I was told he’s not responsible for what happens with my car on a public road and continued to say that if I contact Airbnb he’s going to involve his lawyers. Wow. Truly spectacular customer service.