We typically like to stay in private spaces, and so felt we were stepping outside of our comfort staying in this family home. Nevertheless, it was a really great stay. The apartment is secure, the location is very manageable, and Christina and her family are well able to communicate and were beyond welcoming. Christina made her living space (living room and kitchen) completely available to us, with cupboard and fridge space. The bedroom is spacious with a nice big closet and the bathroom, across the hall, is also clean and very nice. Christina herself is kind, interested, and very comfortable with either leaving one to oneself, or engaging in conversation and connection. We shared a glass of wine and some lovely conversation (with lots of laughs) one evening, and in the mornings just a quick hello and any tourism advice needed. There are, just up the road, quite a few restaurants and a grocery store, all very convenient. We walked into central Porto and even to the beach in Porto, all from the apartment. Having said this it is not around the corner, so a taxi or transit is easily available also. As an added bonus, Europcar is literally the next street over, and so we were able to return our car rental without any walking at all. What a treat.
Oh, and the bed is very comfortable!