Sandra was away the weekend I was at her home, however her kind friend Sofia greeted me in the pouring rain on the day I arrived. Communication with host was excellent, always with quick response. Sandra checked on me after my arrival. The house is lovely and sparkling clean. Very easily accessible from bus station down the block and metro around the corner. Great coffee shop with delicious croissants, and a friendly Labrador, right next door. Very central to historic Porto, easy to walk, no need to take transit unless the hills tire you out after a long day of exploring. Porto is a great value-- prices are very inexpensive, metro is a bargain. I am a mature female traveling solo in Europe for the first time. Felt very safe here, would very much recommend Sandra's place.