Sonia is one of a kind when it's question of welcoming people and make them comfortable. She had prepare a list of things to do and see plus essential things to know to have great moments discovering Porto. You are in really good hands with her and her husband Ruben. We also had the chance to meet her husband, Ruben, and he is also really kind.
The apartment is perfectly located, one step away from many good restaurants, boutiques, boardwalk and the great view of the bridge. Really romantic spot. We have found the environment very secure and Portuguese People very warm and always ready to help you out even though we are not speaking Portuguese. :-)
It also has a great view of the Douro River and Vila Nova de Gaïa (the other side of the river) with some famous names of Porto wines houses (the view is even better than what we had expected based on the pictures showed)
It's at walking distance to many attractions and nice spot in town (rua das Flores, rua Santa Catarina, Livaria Lello bookstore and the tower "Torre dos Clerigos" near by, etc etc ...)
Little walk from Sao Bento train station from which you can take the train for a day in the Douro region (Regua, Pinhao) Nice view from the train ...
We really appreciated our stay (one week) at Sonia's and Ruben's "flat / appartment" and would come back without any hesitation if we comes back in Porto again (which should be the case hopefully soon).
We strongly recommend Sonia and Ruben apartment for the perfect location, the comfort and of course, because of Sonia and Rubens who takes good cares of their visitors. :-)
Isabelle and Stephane from Montreal, Quebec, Canada who is really enjoying Portugal and the Portuguese people.