This was our first time in Porto so to be met at the Balhao metro station by Carlos himself at around 9pm and led to the apartment was a very special gesture of welcome for us. Carlos was an excellent host and took time to explain and direct us to many of Porto's highlights which made our week's stay truly enjoyable - You can't beat local knowledge and Carlos was generous with his time on our first evening and kept in communication regarding a recommendation for a fado restaurant over the following days.
The apartment was spotlessly clean, with crisp cotton linen and plenty of towels,a great shower, a well equipped kitchen and everything you could need for a week's stay (including an ironing board & iron should you need one!)
The location was very close to the top of Rua Santa Catarina which is the main shopping street so we enjoyed walking down through that bustling street everyday on our way to the river front. (It's a little bit of and uphill walk on the way home but we didn't find it taxing.) Apart from a little traffic noise in the morning we found the apartment & building quiet and conducive to a relaxing stay after long days exploring.
We would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment