Rute and her husband were very accommodating - greeting us rather late at night and ensuring we were comfortable - including a very welcome bottle of Douro wine! We had a lovely time at Rute's apartment; comfortable bed, powerful hot shower and modern, stylish lounge / kitchen / diner. The flat was beautiful, just as it appears in the photos.
The apartment is a short stroll down to the riverside, but there are several bars and eateries within a stone's throw - particular a patisserie where we bought our daily breakfast éclairs!
Can't recommend Rute and her husband enough.