We (husband and wife) stayed here for 10 nights in mid March. The apartment was large, clean and comfortable and had lots of windows to give plenty light and air. The shower had good water pressure. It was quiet and had a nice terrace overlooking rooftops with view of the river and port houses. Because it gets good sun, we were able to sit on the terrace every day. There were space heaters in the apartment to take the chill out of the night if needed. Checking in was easy, the directions provided were easy to follow. The apartment is in an excellent location in the old city, with lots of good, inexpensive neighborhood restaurants along the surrounding streets. The washing machine and clothes line were simple to use. Fresh towels, toilet paper and trash bags were delivered every few days.
It’s a ten minute walk to the São Bento train station and the Metro along Rua das Flores, which is a lively pedestrian lane filled with artists selling their work, buskers, shops and restaurants and it’s a short walk to the port houses across the Douro river. There is a mini market selling the basics, including wine, just down the street from the apartment and fewer than 10 minutes to a Minipreço grocery store. We would not hesitate to stay here again.