We stayed at Raquel and Nuno's apartment for 16 nights. This apartment is very well situated in the middle of all of the tourist activities, yet on a quiet street. We could walk almost everywhere and when we couldn't, public transportation and Uber cars were very easy to take. We watched fireworks from our window one night (the beginning of Christmas festivities) and bought fruit and vegetables from the small market just outside the apartment - so amazing things and everyday things are right there for you at Raquel and Nuno's place!
The apartment has been renovated, so everything feels nice and fresh. There is plenty of space with the two bedrooms and living area. Aside from the actual space, Raquel and Nuno were very helpful in arranging a car from the airport and giving advice on local activities and even professional services. This was one of those times that using Airbnb was really worth it due to the human experience. Speaking of which: Raquel recommended a driver named Alfredo to pick us up from the airport, he was very efficient and friendly and we used him again to take us to visit wineries in the Duoro Valley.
There were a few times that we could hear the television from upstairs or next door, but that is the only noise we could hear in the apartment even though there was some renovations going on very near by - the apartment is very insulated against all the noise outside. If you've never visited Porto, then you don't know how great a feature this is. Last time we stayed near downtown in Porto we were kept up most of the night by nightlife and traffic noise.
Staying here was a great experience that we hope to repeat in the near future. Thanks Raquel and Nuno!