Joaquim and his wife are great hosts: they make you feel at home in their wonderful apartment, and give all kinds of suggestions for dinner and sightseeing and are available to answer questions during your stay.
The view is amazing, the sea is different every day and it is a great pleasure to watch beach and boulevard scenes from the balcony.
We slept very well in the nice beds, and enjoyed the completeness of the apartment: everything you need is there: beach stuff, plenty tableware, kitchen utensils, etc.
It was easy to reach Porto: a (good) walk to the Metro station of Povoa de Varzim, and a direct metro line which leads down town.