Our family of 5 stayed at João's apartment during our Carnival break and had a great time. We stayed in the ground floor apartment which had a outside patio with a dining area. The place is immaculately clean, modern and very cosy. The beds are comfortable and the small kitchen is more than enough for a short stay. Localization is great! Close to a shopping center 'Shopping Cidade do Porto' http://www.shoppingcidadedoporto.com/ where you can find the supermarket 'Froiz' which is open till late and where you stock up on breakfast essentials. Right next to the shopping center is 'Mercado Bom Sucesso' http://www.mercadobomsucesso.com/inicio/ which is a great place for meals. There are many different types of cusine to choose from and the prices are reasonable. Also within walking distance is Casa da Musica http://www.casadamusica.com/ and a lovely café Casinha Boutique Café http://www.casinhaboutique.com/ where you can relax for a coffee and cake. A little further away is the fantastic Parque da Cidade do Porto http://www.visitporto.travel/Visitar/Paginas/Descobrir/detalhespoi.aspx?POI=1030. A great place for a walk or even a picnic.
We had stayed at João's 1st floor apartment a little over a year ago and also had a great time! João was a fantastic host and incredibly helpful. Would definitely recommend his place!!