We had a lovely stay here, for two night at the end of June. It's a great location, in the crumbling, atmospheric streets of the Ribeiro district, with lots of great eateries and shopping on rue da Flores, one street away (though if you want to go to Cantina 32, BOOK! We tried just turning up, and failed to get a table). The apartment itself was very spacious and immaculately clean, with beautiful decor and antique shutters: we particularly liked the living room and the bathroom, with its cool glass and metal doors. Both bedrooms are fab too - good-sized doubles with v comfortable beds and gorgeous linen.

Ani was really helpful when she met us to let us in, sending us a list of recommendations in the city, and giving us a big basket of fruit and a bottle of red. She also stayed in touch via email/messages throughout our stay, and we felt that had there been any problem, she was there to help. We also appreciated her thoughtful touches around the flat - especially the copy of Time Out Porto, which was incredibly useful. There were toiletries, too, and a beach umbrella and windbreak.

The only drawback we encountered was noise at night/in the morning in the front bedroom: the one at the back is much quieter. There is some street noise at night (inevitably, in this kind of area, and for me, absolutely fine with earplugs), but also the house directly opposite was being renovated, and it was noisy in the morning. It didn't spoil our stay, and we would absolutely come here again, but worth noting if you're a light sleeper. And do bring earplugs!