We loved the light-filled apartment! We stayed for a month and very much enjoyed the bright morning light. Yes, there’s an effective shade to block the heat and light if needed. The place is as advertised - light, clean and modern.
Jovita and Alexandra were very responsive to our needs and prompt with their communication.
The location is terrific, easy to get around town. We walked down to the river and back up the steps every day. Good way to build up the legs! Porto is a very hilly city with cobblestones so bring walking shoes. It’s the best way to explore Porto.
We cooked frequently and had what we needed for basic cooking. There’s an electric kettle and French press for coffee. Two grocery stores are nearby.
If you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs. Most, if not all, units in the building are rentals, so people are coming in and out all day and sometimes late at night. The bed is near the stairwell so you hear the voices, suitcases and footsteps. We had some serious late-night partiers upstairs one night, which made it tough to sleep. That’s hit or miss, obviously, and not a deterrent, but just for your awareness. In the month we were there it only woke us a handful of times.
They are also renovating the building next door (we stayed here April/May 2019) which woke us a few times as well. Again, more an issue for late sleepers than those who get up and out. On the plus side, it gave us something to watch from the courtyard as they re-roofed the building!
It was a great place which we highly recommend. If we make it back to Porto, we would definitely stay there again!