In spite of being out of the centre, it's extremely well located right next to a metro station, with service directly to the airport, to boot. Our hosts lent us travel cards that we could load at the station. It's a very safe and quiet area. Large supermarket about six blocks distant. small local stores closer. Walk to Casa da Musica. Very complicated to get to by car. Google map is totally out of sync. Parking is easy and safe. If you can contact Monica in advance, get detailed instructions. Exit from motorway is "Boavista". We were in Porto during a rare heatwave and we found the apartment, especially the loft, quite hot. The apartment is like a well lived-in home and furnished somewhat eclecticly. If you are looking for something spiffing new and fashionable, this may not be for you. WIFI is excellent. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. We spent a pleasant ten days in their flat.