This is a wonderful place to stay, especially if you want peace when you rest and convenience by public transport or walking for exploring various areas of Porto, including the old town. The apartment itself is cozy, well-equipped, extremely clean, lots of light. The neighborhood is quiet but has small shops, cheap but good restaurants, and "confeitarias" for breakfast or coffee with a sweet pastry. Praça Marquês (metro) is a lovely square. I did not meet Maria, but her friend who acted as hostess was very nice, friendly, genuinely helpful and interested in my having a good stay. She helped me get oriented with transport, sights and shops around Porto very quickly.