EXCELLENT - You can definitely relax at Claudia's place. The best thing for me was how quiet the room was. Walls are amazing in terms of sound-proofing! I didn't hear a thing from neighbours. I didn't hear cars or dogs or anything. The bedroom and bathroom were very clean. The bedrrom is sufficiently big that you feel very relaxed. The water pressure of the shower was great. The bed was excellent; very comfortable with lots of pillows. There is a balcony, which is nice to eat breakfast on and do some stretching if exercise is your thing. There are 2 supermarkets less than 5 minutes walk away - both with GOOD coffee - and cheaper than the cafes. There are a whole lot of cafes and one good but surprisingly inexpensive restaurant all within 5 minutes walk and yet you do not hear any noise from them in Claudia's place. House is decorated nicely. It almost feels like you have the place to yourself, as you won't see Claudia and her family around much, but if you want help, Claudia is helpful and very punctual. She kindly gives you a run-down of the attractions of Porto when you arrive and answered all sorts of other questions throughout your stay. If I ever wanted to come back to this side of the river in Porto, I would efinitely consider staying here again. (((If you like gardens and nature, check out the (1) Succulent Garden at Jardim Botanico do Porto (truly cool if you are into cactuses) and the (2) "Garden of Feelings" at the bottom end (furtherest from main gate) of the Palacio de Cristal)))