We just came back from a two-week stay at João's Beach House. The apartment is everything we expected. Upon entrance, the view over the sea is fantastic and energising. I literally spent hours looking over that window with a cup of coffee, at sunrise and sunset. The decor is cosy and modern, the apartment is clean and well furnished and we didn't miss anything in particular. We had more than enough in the fridge and in the pantry to not have to rush to the supermarket. That detail alone is enough to deserve a compliment. Detergent, soap/shampoo and toilet paper (believe me, this is not a given in some places!!) all at our disposal. Cleaning was offered with no extra charge mid stay, another plus.
Porto is my home town, so I didn't need any guidance around the city itself. However, João is the perfect host and he's more than willing to do that for his guests. He met us at the check-in, helped us with our heavy luggage (!), gave us useful tips about restaurants and was always available. I think he even especially ordered the two sunny weeks we had! Leça da Palmeira is blessed with the sea, fantastic beach and great restaurants and bars. João will tell you all about them. He will even send you a link to a web camera over the sea, so you watch it anytime you miss it. We will come back, for sure. Thank you, João.