Our stay exceeded our expectations! The pictures on the listing does not do Adelino - Paula's property justice. The view of the river was spectacular and the property, with fresh oranges and limes hanging from the trees, awesome. The house was most most comfortable and contained every thing necessary to make an extended stay. Most appreciated by travelers, especially from overseas, was the presence of a few basics for cooking (salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, etc) which made it really easy to prepare a meal or three. Paula and her son met us upon arrival, answering all of our questions, and point out the great features of the house / property. We stayed towards the end of the season so did not get to take advantage of the pool (a bit cold), but did take advantage of the patio most nights. The drive up to the front gate (an I do mean up) appeared daunting when we first arrived (narrow, cobblestone street), but once done, it was a part of the adventure. Groceries are available in town a short drive away - so a car is a must. It is a great location for exploring northern Portugal only minutes away from Porto and a short drive away from Braga, etc. We highly recommend the scenic drive along the D'ouro River. If city driving is not your thing, make use of the excellent local transportation system. Drive / park at the Campanha Station, Porto, and take the inexpensive train into the city centre. You can also travel to Aveiro (south) or Braga (north) using the train.