This was another airbnb “diamond in the rough”. Way better than I expected. Way way way better. Great loft apartment space. Stylish. Modern. Brand new. Had a super modern kitchen and bath. In the heart of Porto but far enough from the tourist area so you can enjoy the culture and not bump into Barney & Betty Cruise ship couple. Joao was really patient and accommodating. I had trouble getting a decent inbound flight. Flights into Porto are challenging. It’s worth not flying into Lisbon and taking the train. I managed to change flights to arrive during the day and Joao was really cool in working with my arrival. It’s a hard city to arrive at night. It’s small which makes Porto an amazing city to cover and you can get to the flat by metro from the airport or rent a car. I did both. Uber works too but from the airport. Joao had great tips to drive outside of the tourist zone and experience some unique things about this region. Doura wine valley. The beaches. I loved the building the loft was in. Old newspaper building. Even the seagulls on the roof didn’t bother me. Joao thought they might but I loved them. Hey it’s near the ocean. I loved hearing them. The loft was within walking distance from good restaurants, the river front. Really perfect location. Had it’s own parking space in the downstairs garage. The loft is on the third floor and there is no elevator but big deal? You learn to do what all Europeans do: walk up stairs and lose weight. Besides all of Porto is on different elevations so all you do is climb stairs. It’s the wrong city for the stair-phobic crowd. Hahaha Can’t wait to go back. I bought an extra bottle of Doura wine and couldn’t take it on the plane so I left it for the next guest.