Although I was a bit early I was warmly welcomed by Carlos Eduardo & his lovely, though shy dog Zeca, and shown around the house. The apartment itself is unique, the overall design down to the very last detail bears witness to an incredible sense of aesthetics, not just in the sense of beauty for beauty's sake, but with a clear sense of sustainability & the appreciation of craftsmanship. It is art in the best sense of the word! (You might think retro, but it's modernity in sustainable slow motion!) The apartment relly is the entire top floor with lots of space. The room on the gallery above the living room is spacious with a large & very comfortable bed & a view over the roofs of Porto!

The house is located in a quiet neighbourhood with the Heroísmo Metro station just a few steps away. The Metro service in Porto is amazing, so within minutes (only three stops to be precise) you are in the centre of the city. You might consider getting off at Trindade & just walk down to the centre from there.

All in all I must say that the place Carlos Eduardo has created was a wonderful introduction to staying in the city and a perfect base to both relaxing and getting around.