We had an absolutely amazing time at Aida's place which is beautiful and very relaxing. The nineteenth century mill house is quaint, spotless and has all the basic amenities. The studio is very well done and makes for an amazing workspace, though the mill house is much cooler in the afternoon. The place is well equipped with a separate shed housing the sauna, a washing machine, toilet, shower and some handy mats! The garden is even more appealing and we often enjoyed a meal outside, sometimes watching the fish in the river. We loved the sound of the river right next to the house. The place is perfect for a quiet holiday or a working retreat. The only unnerving thing were the neighbours' dogs if you ever happen to walk down the road, but dogs all over the village seemed to bark a lot - thankfully, they're locked inside the compounds! (maybe they bark so much because they're locked in). Aida's place is very secure and we always felt safe in the village, day or night. The people are very friendly too! It is best if you have a car of your own especially in the summer, though the taxis are quite reliable too. We had problems with taxis on a Sunday but none at all on other days. Remember that trains are not as frequent on a Sunday and that you can also get an Uber to Porto. We were able to communicate with the taxi operator in English and a bit of Portugese that Aida kindly wrote down for us.
Aida is a warm, thoughtful host and helped us a great deal when we couldn't find a taxi on the Sunday mentioned above, going out of her way to ask a friend to drop us and our luggage at the station since she was away. She also showed us around the village and showed us where to buy stuffs, withdraw cash etc. She was very kind to pick us up on the day we arrived since we were very late due to a delay. We would definitely recommend Aida's place if you're looking to relax while being a short ride away from Porto, and if you're looking for an amazing host!