Telmo's apartment is one of the nicest I have stayed in during years of travelling, and it certainly had what must be one of the best views in Porto.
The apartment is intelligently designed, and has a wonderfully light spacious feel.
The location in Vila Nova de Gaia on the south bank of the Douro is perfect. There is a metro stop and a nice cafe right outside, and a supermarket within two minutes walk. A short walk takes you to the famous two-decker Dom Luis bridge - giving great views along the river. Just before you get there, on the west side of the bridge is an old convent, the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, worth a visit if only for the views. We didn't have time for a tour of one of the port wine lodges - all on the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the river.
We walked into Porto town centre in 20 minutes, with any number of cafes and restos [ if you like jazz, try the Cafe Candelabro] and a very pleasant river walk on the north bank of the Douro.
Telmo is a good host who speaks excellent English. Before you book, check with him to find out if there will be any building work going on in neighbouring flats; if there are, and you like to sleep late, your dreams may be disturbed.