We have just returned from a week long stay here. The apartment is just as described, small, but perfectly formed with everything you need for your stay.
Fred met us & took the time to show us how everything worked in the apartment & gave us some tips to get the best out of our trip.
The balcony was lovely, it gets the sun all afternoon.
I would highly recommend taking some insect repellent, we had some trouble with the local mosquitos! We were blessed with the weather & as the apartment has no air-con we slept with the window open & ultimately ended up being a great snack for the bugs! I can tell you they are persistent!
Porto is incredibly hilly, but very easy to get around. The apartment is well located with everything being within walking distance. Trindade metro station is 7 minutes walk & there is a direct line to the airport which takes about 25 minutes. (Purple Line E).
You don’t need to walk far to find good food & wine, there are an abundance of options available. Would recommend taking the 500 bus in the direction of Matasinhos if the weather is good. If you get off at Praia del Ingles you will be able to go to the Praia Da Luz bar/restaurant right on the beach. It’s a beautiful spot to watch the sunset & the bus is only €2 per person one way. The buses are around every 15-20 minutes. You can catch it from the bus stop opposite the Sao Bento train station. You will need cash if the bus is a single decker.
A great week away & Fred kindly let us stay until 3pm on our departure day, which was a great help to make the most of our last day. Thank you Fred!