Location! Location! Location! What a wonderful, large, clean apartment directly across from the sea. The view from the living room and lanai was magnificent. Maria met us promptly on arrival and oriented us to the apartment and the neighborhood. She left a bowl of fresh fruits, coffee and coffee filters, milk and assorted spices. We had everything we needed including wifi. She also left a list of all the important items--nearby grocery, restaurants, ATM, sites to see. The #500 bus stopped just outside the entry and went to downtown Porto and the Ribeiro district. Just across the street and directly on the beach was a terrific bar/restaurant good for an afternoon cappuccino on the beach or a late night dinner. We found the best pastries a couple blocks away at Dolce del Mar. Maria could not have been more accommodating. Since no one was checking in the day we checked out she allowed us to stay until late afternoon. We will definitely return.