Paula is the one who actually hosts the apartment, and I can't say enough good things about her. She is very sweet and exceptionally welcoming. Breakfast is included and is served across the street at her market/lunch counter. The coffee is excellent, the fruit and bread are fresh and there's simply too much to eat. As another reviewer mentioned, the meal is somewhat repetitive, but from what I noticed, it is what most locals in Portugal eat and is much easier than shopping and cooking on your own. That said, Paula's place is very well stocked to cook at home, it's incredibly clean, the beds are comfortable, and the towels and linens are hotel-quality and the best I've seen in apartment rentals. The Douro River is a short walk away and the bridge is less than ten minutes' walk. I had initially tried to reserve near the tower and the host refused to accept us before 5:00. We ended up arriving two hours later than expected, and Paula was still waiting for us with a warm welcome and a huge smile. Muito obrigado, Paula!!!