Maria’s apartment was awesome. It had everything we needed for our stay and its location was great. She was always available to help us with anything we needed and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. Since we were so close to the river front, in the morning we were serenaded by the seagulls and in the evening we could hear the beautiful music being played by the local talent. The Igreja de Sao Francisco is across the street and was definitely worth checking out! The gilded woodwork was amazingly beautiful. Additionally, the historic cable car and buses to the beach are basically at your doorstep. Literally across the street from the apartment were two great restaurants for dinner, but our favorite lunch spot was an uphill climb. But so worth it! I highly recommend Taverna Santo Antonio on Rua das Virtudes 32. On the way up that hill, we also found great takeout rotisserie chicken and potatoes at Bibo Frango (cheap and yummy). Without a doubt, Maria ‘s place is the perfect place to stay for your visit to Porto.