Helena's place in Porto is outstanding. First, the unit is actually a separate unit/apartment, with its own door and lock, and so guests have a degree of privacy and independence that you don't typically find when you are actually staying in a person's house or apartment. In addition, Helena's place is not only within easy walking distance of Porto's center, it's also about a minute away from the Metro station, and so guests basically have access to the subway and/or downtown extremely easily. Also, Helena has thought of just about everything in the unit itself, from extra snacks and maps, to spare toiletry items and more. Finally, Helena is extremely friendly and helpful, and she is always ready to assist with questions/requests, and she takes time to get to know her guests and their needs. In short, Helena is a fantastic host, and we hope to stay with her again next time we are in Porto.