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Avenida: Central, Garage, Metro

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View of the river
Room
Living area
Bedroom 3
Just a small treat

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Place, El Corte Inglés de Gaia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Avenida: Central, Garage, Metro

The Space
Enjoy a relaxing stay in this highly convenient apartment featuring stunning river views and a fully equipped kitchen (complete with a dishwasher and washing machine for your convenience). Its privileged location makes it the perfect home base to seamlessly explore the riverside area of Gaia and the vibrant city of Porto, mostly on foot or by a quick metro ride.

Check-in and Check-out Details
- Self Check-in: Allowed and encouraged. Please note that if you are arriving after 10:00 PM, we are unable to provide remote support upon arrival.
- In-person Check-in: Requires you to provide your arrival time at least 48 hours in advance. If you do not arrive within 30 minutes of the scheduled time, the host may need to leave and a new appointment will be required (subject to availability).
- Late Arrivals: In-person check-ins after 10:00 PM require prior confirmation and incur an additional fee of €25.
- Late Check-out: Failure to comply with the standard check-out time will result in a €25 charge for each hour of delay.

House Rules and General Guidelines
- Occupancy: The facilities can only be used by registered guests. Stays of unaccompanied minors are strictly not allowed.
- Pets: We welcome 1 small animal per reservation. To avoid noise and/or damage, pets cannot be left unattended in the apartment. Owners must ensure cleanliness and hygiene within the apartment and building.
- Keys: Please be mindful of your keys. In case of non-return, a fee of €100 will be charged for each pair of keys or remote. If you leave the keys inside the house during your stay, an unlock fee applies: €50 (weekdays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM) or €100 (weekends, holidays, and other times).
- Sustainability and Services: We promote the sustainable use of resources; excessive consumption may be charged. Additionally, subscribing to TV channels not included in our standard package will incur an extra charge for the corresponding service.
- Environment: Portugal's climate can be hot and humid, which may occasionally encourage small insects. While we use regular pest control, we ask for your help to prevent them by keeping doors closed, properly disposing of garbage in the designated bins, and storing food responsibly. We cannot offer refunds for occasional insects.
- Respect the Space: Please treat the house as if it were your own and leave everything as you found it. A digital dossier with more detailed rules is posted in the apartment.

Taxes and Additional Services
- ID and City Tax: All guests must present a valid ID. A city tax is applied to all guests staying at properties located in Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Extra Cleaning: Mid-stay cleaning can be provided upon request for an extra cost of €60 per stay.
- Baby Crib: Children under 2 years old can be accommodated in a crib for €30 (pre-booking is required).

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Mafamude, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, is home to this apartment. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Lavandeira Municipal Park and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

  • El Corte Inglés de Gaia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ribeira Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Câmara de Gaia Station - 1 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 4 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Padaria Trigão - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Chinês Rosa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zé da Serra - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Indiano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mirone - ‬6 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jean O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with lots of space to relax.

We had a great stay at the apartment. Right on the yellow metro line. Apartment was spacious with plenty of space for the four adults. Kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2023
Thank Jean. It was a pleasure to host you. We hope you visit us again.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the city

This property was what our group of six needed. It's location was convenient, walked to the river and over every day. Living area, spacious and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you Mary. It was a pleasure to host you. We hope you visit us again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice apartment. Very convenient to the metro. Supplies in the kitchen and bathrooms were ample for our stay. Beds were a bit hard. Had to put padding under sheets.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you Timothy! It was a pleasure to hos you and we hope you visit us again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal city break

Great apartment with plenty of room for our two teens, with everything we needed including a welcome glass of port. Conveniently located between two metro stops, plenty of shops (Lidl 350m away) and restaurants nearby, and a short walk to Jardim Morro to watch the sunset. Sónia was welcoming, and on hand if we needed help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
Thank you Rebeccah. It was a pleasure to host you.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impresive Porto apartment

Excellent accomodation, communication, facilities and supurb location. Family friendly, tram stop 100 meters. Assisted check in with run through of facilities. Hghly recommended! Arranged airport transport which was very efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for your feedback! It was a pleasure to host your family! Hope you come back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Porto Stay

This was the fourth place we stayed in during 3 weeks in Europe and, we all agreed, it was the best by far. Spacious, comfortable, clean, well-stocked with basic necessities, and with all the comforts of home. The apartment is on the fourth floor (with elevator) and has great views of the city and the Duoro river. When booking, I was a bit concerned that we weren't actually staying in Porto, but in Gaia. In fact, this was a plus. The immediate neighborhood had everything we could ask for - easy access to shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing possibilities. The tram/metro was a stone's throw away and only three short stops across the river and into Porto. (Actually walkable for those of us with no mobility issues)Our host, Sonia, was very accommodating. We were welcomed with samples of the area's famous port wine, and, later, Sonia texted us background information on the big Festival of St John the Baptist, which we were fortunate to witness the night before leaving Porto. Staying here was a perfect end to our vacation. Thanks Sonia!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Dear Hope, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! It truly means a lot to know that your stay in our apartment was the highlight of your European trip — what an honour! I’m very happy you enjoyed the comfort, space, and the views, and that Gaia turned out to be a pleasant surprise. We also believe it's the perfect balance between tranquillity and proximity to everything Porto has to offer. It was a real pleasure to host you and I’m so glad you got to experience the São João festivities — such a special time of year here! Wishing you and Ronn all the best and I truly hope to welcome you again in the future. Warm regards, Sónia
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10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay near Porto!

Great apartment in Gaia, a short metro ride or walk to Porto. Sonia and her team communicated regularly, and check in was very easy. We even had a welcome bottle of Port! Apartment was well appointed and had a great location. We literally walk downstairs to the metro stop as well as walked to multiple Port lodges and the riverfront. Only issue was a very noisy family upstairs with small kids who decided get revved up after 12AM. But those things happen. Thank you again, Sonia, for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2023
Thank you, Micahel. It was a pleasure to host you. We are sorry about the noise of the neighbors. We already talked with the owner and those guests are no longer there. We hope you visit us again next time!
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10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment Just Across the Douro.

Excellent vacation rental in a relatively uncrowded neighborhood of Villa Nova de Gaia across the Douro River and accesible to Douro by a quick walk (fifteen or twenty minutes - about a mile) over the super scenic main bridge to the Center of the City. Clean, spacious and comfortable. It's in an apartment building on a large avenue, so city noise can be heard at the front of the apartment but not at all from the bedrooms. Well equipped kitchen with multiple coffee makers and everything needed to fix breakfast or to spend an evening eating in. Two markets within a five minute stroll. Two baths with showers (one with a bidet!). One shower is European style: bathtub with a hand held shower - totally usable but may be an adjustment for Americans. The apartment has a washer, and a couple options to hang laundry. Linens and towels changed twice during our two week stay. Convenient in-building parking, though the space is small and very tightly angled by North American standards. Sonia and her colleagues were very responsive and helpful day and night. This is a great choice for groups of four to six.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review Walter! It was a real pleasure to host you, and we’re happy to hear you enjoyed both the apartment and the location. We also truly appreciate how well you looked after the space. You’ll always be welcome back anytime — the doors will be open for your next visit!
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8/10 Good

Ezzard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porto

Our host Sonia was very welcoming. She left a carafe of Port wine that was very good. We wanted more but decided that we would adventure out and taste different wines. Sonia is a very pleasant and caring person. She was our source for things to do and places to go. She was worried that the rain would spoil our visit to Porto but in spite of the rain we had a fantastic time. The apartment is located in a fantastic area - Camara Gaia. The metro stop is about 200 meters from the front entrance. It is easy to get the train to downtown Porto and back. The tour bus stops are right at the entrance of the apartment. Since we booked tours on the yellow line we were able to pick up the tour right at the entrance - stop 8 - to the apartment. We always took the train back to the apartment (a 10 to 15 minute ride depending on what station you got on) since the last tour bus leaves at 5PM (1700 hours) and we were out sightseeing after that time. There are numerous small cafes around the building with two located in the plaza of the building. The apartment had all of the necessities for our visit and many that we did not use. It even has a parking space which we used since we came via car. With the train running right in front of the apartment, we did not have any noise from the train passing. The windows in the apartment filtered out most of the sounds. It’s a 3 bedroom apartment with two bathrooms. One bathroom is in the master bedroom while the other is in the hallway. We had no complaints with the apartment other than the bathroom in the hallway. The bathroom in the hallway drains slowly. As such, when you use it you are essentially showering with your feet immersed in water. Also once someone has taken a shower, you have to wait a few minutes for the water to drain before someone else can shower. While we were told that the bathroom drained slowly by Sonia, it still was not what we expected. I hope that this is a problem that can be fixed because it is not a pleasant experience. But absent of this we will recommend the accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your honest review. We understand your issue with the drain and it is something we are trying to fix, but there is no easy solution. We will need to take the shower floor. We will do that in the next apartment upgrade at the beginning of next year. It was a pleasure to host you and we do hope you visit us again.
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10/10 Excellent

David et Laurence F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Voyage en famille

Appartement très bien situé, très bien équipé et très propre. Accueil chaleureux. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire ! Je suis ravi que vous ayez apprécié l'emplacement, l'équipement et la propreté de l'appartement. Votre satisfaction est notre priorité, et je suis heureux que vous ayez passé un excellent séjour. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir et j'espère vous recevoir à nouveau bientôt.
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10/10 Excellent

Alessia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La nostra casa a Porto e non solo

Una casa accogliete, ben attrezzata ed in ottima posizione per visitare Porto e non solo. Puoi raggiungere il cuore della città in metropolitana, che ferma pochi metri da casa, o con una spettacolare camminata attraversando il ponte Dom Luis I. La sua posizione è favorevole anche per raggiungere facilmente in auto destinazioni fuori della città. Imperdibile la valle del Douro. Per chi come noi viaggia con un pulmino, fuori misura per il garage, nei pressi c’è un comodo parcheggio pubblico dal costo di 6 euro giornaliero.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2023
Very nice guests. Easy to communicate with and respectful of the apartment. Recommended to all hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yangdar y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location.

Walking distance to wine tastings.. Near by department is great for shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bon sejour

Tel que décrit. Lits confortables, cuisine bien équipée. Très bon accueil. Tout peut se faire à pieds. Ne pas hésiter à louer cet appartement
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much Linda! It was a pleasure to host you! Hope you enjoy the rest of your holidays and have a safe journey back home. If you come back to Portugal again we would be very happy to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, quiet area within walking distance of attractions.

The property manager was very quick and responsive to our questions. Arranged transport from the airport for us which was very advantageous. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. We had a very nice stay in Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your feedback Doug! It was a pleasure to host you. Hope you come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria olimpia d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maravillosa estancia

Es un piso muy acogedor, totalmente equipado, amplio y la atención de Sonia muy detallista. La comunicación con el centro es inmejorable, tanto para acceder al bus turístico como a otros medios de transporte y sin el inconveniente de estar en la ciudad propiamente dicha, todo a pie de casa. Gracias por compartirlo
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Muchas gracias Maria Olimpia. Fue un placer darle la bienvenida a nuestra casa. ¡Esperamos que vuelvas pronto! Saludos, Sónia Afonso (traducido por Google)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

God tur til Porto

Glimrende rummelig lejlighed, hvor alt fungerede
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you Michael. It was a pleasure to host you! Hope you and your friends come back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Stefano L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bellissimo appartamento in comoda zona

Appartamento grande pulito e ben attrezzato. Ottima posizione. 800 m circa dal centro di porto Consigliato
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Muito obrigada pelo seu comentário. Foi um prazer recebê-los. Esperamos que regressem em breve!
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Great time in Porto!

We really enjoyed our stay in Porto! Lots of things to see and explore. The apartment was comfortable and in a great location. Thanks for making our stay so great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your feedback Barbara. It was a pleasure to host you. Hope you come back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

A fantastic property that can handle 6 guests with the 3 bedroom. Great location across the river.

Lovely apartment. With the metro basically out front, it was easy to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
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8/10 Good

Gaelle L.

Appartement fonctionnel et bien situé

Appartement bien équipé pour 3 couples nous avions suffisamment de places avec le confort nécessaire. Seul bémol concernant les somiers qui ne sont que des planches et qui rendent les lits durs et bruyants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
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8/10 Good

Paloma L.

La casa estaba en buenas condiciones y cumplía mis perspectivas

Situación de la casa buena y estado general satisfactorio.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
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