We were very pleased to arrive at the studio apartment after a long journey. We were pleased to find that it's situated in a quiet area (no noisy neighbours, very important for rest). Having visited Porto before, we had previously stayed in a hotel, but we really wanted to try a different experience and our daughter suggested airbnb. We weren't sure at first but thought we'd try it and what a pleasant surprise. The view from the studio is spectacular especially if you love watching boats on the river and birds early morning and night. The place was very clean, modern and bright and had plenty of items such as kettle, coffee maker, as well as other items which make a stay more comfortable. We loved waking up early and watching the birds, we loved coming back in the evening and admiring the view of Porto lit up at night. The bathroom is nice too. My husband prefers a shower and I love a bath so we were both happy and having this view was delightful. If we contacted Mariana/Helder/or Sofia they always replied, it was nice to know that they were around if needed, but also nice that they left you alone to enjoy your stay.

They left a little decanter of port, a nice gesture. We unfortunately didn't drink that much of as we were out from 10am to 9pm every day, we wanted to make the most of our time. The studio is about 10 mins walk to Cais de Gaia the nearest area for Teleferico, shops, port houses and restaurants. The walk was lovely, it kept us fit. We are all used to just jumping in the car at home but the walk was refreshing and we made friends with fishermen along the way who proudly showed us their catch each day. I don't speak Portuguese but a little bit of French, Spanish mixed with the odd Portugeuse word goes a long way in making your holiday more enjoyable.

The apartment architecture is a mix of modern and new. The building structure is something to see. I loved taking photos of this place. Take a walk uphill around the back roads, the narrow lanes are so interesting. We had a lovely break and would stay again, it was memorable. The place is great for a young or older couple. Thank you

Just a few things that would have made our stay perfect. We didn't really use the facilities other than the kettle daily which was great to make our morning tea. However, we missed not having a clock, an iron, a mirror somewhere else other than the bathroom. There are great items like washing machine and tumble dryer but we did not use these. Small points that would make it a home from home. The bed is a pull out and dips a bit in the middle which was slightly irritating. Our first experience of airbnb is successful and we will do it again.