My stay at Blue Cottage surpassed all expectations! The cottage is located 1 minute walk from the Parque da Cidade, which despite being one of the most beautiful parks I've ever seen, never felt crowded (thank you Constança for your recommendation of going there at sunrise!). And 15 minutes walk through the park brings you straight to the stunning & huge Matosinhos beach. I immediately fell in love with the area, which seemed like the perfect balance of quiet, beautiful nature, while at the same time not being far from the city.
I stayed here during the COVID-19 crisis and was a bit worried about traveling at this time, but Constança's place was sparkling clean, and there were even gloves and hand sanitizer just in case. As the cottage has its own independent entrance, social distancing wasn't an issue. It also has a beautiful little patio which is perfect for outdoor dining, as long as you are OK with sharing the outdoor space with three adorable cats and singing birds :)
The Cottage itself was perfect, beautifully decorated with lots of thoughtful touches – not to mention the incredibly comfortable bed. The kitchen has everything you can possibly need, including a dishwasher, and there is a supermarket 1km away, so it's perfect for eating in. Constança is a wonderful hostess, incredibly responsive and accommodating. For example, as I arrived very late at night, she explained to me in detail how to get there and do the self check-in. Since she is living just next door, she was also available throughout my stay in case I had any questions.
I have stayed in many Airbnbs before but this was definitely one of the best experiences I've had! I will definitely stay here again next time I visit Porto, and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a home away from home.