Joana's place was perfect-the design, layout and decor are beautiful and well maintained. It's better in person than the photos can show. Communications and check in were very easy and Valentim who met us to check us in made us feel very welcome offered and offered us tips on things to do. It was one of the nicest and best kept rental apartments we have stayed in and topped many hotels. The apartment is filled with light during the day from floor to ceiling French doors/windows (with small balcony) but the new windows are very effective in blocking sounds and large shutters keep the rooms dark. The apartment feels like a boutique hotel with care and thought put into the comforts of the guests. The bedding is very clean and comfortable; bathrooms are spacious and the kitchen is very well appointed. The well-designed closet and storage space in each bedroom is abundant. Although we did not cook, it was lovely to make coffee in the morning and watch the city wake up. There is view of Douro River from the living room! The apartment is perfectly located and easy to walk everywhere. One thing to note for those with mobility issues-the apartment does have some stairs to access from the street although there is a small elevator for most of the journey for those who don't want to take the stairs to the 2nd floor. The interior has a short set of stairs (4-5) from the living areas up to the primary bedroom and both bathrooms. However Porto is full of hills so after a day touring around this was not a challenge for us and we were eager to come back to rest in the lovely space. The apartment is also very safe with good locks at the street and apartment level and overall Porto is very safe. We were sad to leave our little piece of paradise in Porto and grateful that we had this opportunity.