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Excellent beach front apartment with large sunny balcony overlooking the sea

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A balcony with a view of the sea, two chairs, and a table.
A playground with a climbing structure and slides, surrounded by a grassy area and a walking path.
A flat-screen TV mounted on a dark wooden entertainment center with a glass top, a vase with branches, and a clear glass table with a red object on it.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa with blue cushions, and a painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a view of the sea through a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Place, Lavadores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Canidelo, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rosa Mota Pavilion or Crystal Palace Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

  • Lavadores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Ribeira Square - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 14 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Coimbroes Station - 5 min drive
  • Santo Ovídio Station - 8 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AQUA - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ar de Mar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bairra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Praia - Sushi and Music - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa Helena - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Excellent beach front apartment with large sunny balcony overlooking the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Excellent beach front apartment with large sunny balcony overlooking the sea?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excellent beach front apartment with large sunny balcony overlooking the sea on 8 Mar 2027 start from £370, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Excellent beach front apartment with large sunny balcony overlooking the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Excellent beach front apartment with large sunny balcony overlooking the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent beach front apartment with large sunny balcony overlooking the sea?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Excellent beach front apartment with large sunny balcony overlooking the sea located?

Located in Canidelo, this apartment building is steps from Lavadores Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Arrabida Shopping. Porto Historic Center and Cais de Gaia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 75 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host, beautiful setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
I don’t understand why you gave us only 4 stars and a very dry comment. Was anything wrong with the apartment? We try to provide always the best service in a first class apartment that usually gets 5 stars comments. Your detailed feedback would be very much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcos was a wonderful host and the condo amazing! The perfect location with a gorgeous view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On beach

Gaia is the perfect spot to stay enjoy the surrounding area and enjoy the beacg
Stayed 22 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Lovely location with beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful apartment

We've just enjoyed a second stay at this lovely apartment. Clean, comfortable and in a great location it has everything you need for a relaxing beach side holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First trip to Portugal

We LOVED Porto and this apartment! It was perfect for our needs and was close to restaurants, market, and the beach. Marcus was great to work with. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect apartment!

Apartment was perfect…we could see and hear the waves crashing. Marcos was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean view

Great updated home in a beautiful location with easy access to Porto and public transportation. Great communication with owner too makes the stay easier and nicer. Highly recommended.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Holiday Apartment

We stayed at this perfectly-located property for 2 weeks. The property was beautifully presented and generously equipped with essentials which was a very thoughtful and pleasant surprise. Our host Marcos communicated very promptly and was very helpful indeed. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday at Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia

The apartment is excellent offering first-class accommodation for up to four people. It is spacious, well-appointed (especially the kitchen) and has a great balcony overlooking the sands and waves of the Atlantic! The area is peaceful with a great beach and boardwalk and plenty of cafes and restaurants. There's a good bus service into Porto (25 mins). Would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Apartment

This was a fantastic find. A beautiful boardwalk along the ocean that stretched for miles and a clean, comfortable well equipped apartment. About half an hour into Porto most days.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Miramar 2022

even though we only slept here, we had great views to wake up to in the morning as well as in the evining
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Views

It’s a great apartment to sit on the balcony, watch the waves and people watch. Good location, Supermarket straight down the beach front, good choice of restaurants all within walking distance. Marcus the host is super attentive and sorts out anything straight away. Hopefully we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were here for 7 weeks. Lovely place on the beach with fantastic views and a beautiful deck. Many restaurants nearby. Helpful to have a car to get around Gaia. Ubers to Porto were between 6-11 and took about 20 minutes on average. Continente market about a mile away. The only downside was the fireplace is unusable.
Stayed 47 nights in Nov 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing apartment

The apartment was very clean and well equipped with all modern facilities and the manager was very attentive. We were very impressed by the view from the balcony which was stunning and you could sit and relax and watch the sun set. We also enjoyed the 2 bikes that came with the apartment and we rode to Porto and along the beach bike tracks. We can't wait to return on day and spend longer enjoying this wonderful location in Portugal.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for ypur nice comment. It's always a great pleasure to receive people like you. i look forward to welcome you there again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

As soon as you step into this condo the beautiful water views awaits you. This condo is very well appointed and just outside of Porto. Took an Uber several times into Porto. 2 bedrooms and bathrooms make this place perfect for 2 couples. Marco was very helpful and ready to answer any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blick war sehr gut .
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Nun, die Aussicht ist schön. Aber Sie sagen nichts über die Wohnung, die eigentlich das Ziel Ihres Kommentars sein sollte. Ich würde gerne wissen, warum Sie uns nur 4 Sterne gegeben haben. Was war nicht gut genug für Ihren Standard, da wir normalerweise 5 Sterne bekommen. Ihr aufrichtiger und objektiver Kommentar wäre uns sehr willkommen, da unser Geschäft auf ehrlichen Kommentaren beruht.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schöne, geräumige Wohnung in toller Lage

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in Porto. Der Kontakt mit dem Vermieter war sehr freundlich und unkompliziert. Wir wurden bei Ankunft nett begrüßt und bekamen einige nützliche Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt. Das Apartment ist sehr geräumig, schön und komfortabel eingerichtet. Das Frühstücken auf dem Balkon mit wunderschönem Ausblick haben wir sehr genossen. Es sehr gute Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft. Wir können das Apartment wärmstens empfehlen. Perfekt mit Auto, für das in der Tiefgarage ein abgeschlossener Stellplatz zur Verfügung steht und mit dem das Zentrum bequem in 15 Minuten erreichbar ist.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

war ok

War sehr gut. Gute Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous apartment by the sea

We loved this apartment from the moment we arrived. Marcos the host is extremely helpful and friendly and answeredall our questions. It really has everything, very comfortable beds, excellent luxury bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. The spacious balcony has a wonderful view over the ever changing ocean. If you can drag yourself away there's a great bakery 5 mins walk away and 10 mins takes you to the supermarket. There are several beachside restaurants nearby, Aqua was our favourite. 10 mins walk the other direction takes you to the bus stop, the 902 service runs every 30 min into Porto for trips further afield. A highlight for us however was the boardwalk which meanders along the edge of the beach and through the sand dunes for a couple of km, there's a nice wee cafe bar at the finish too. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super schöner Aufenthalt

Das Appartment entsprach zu 100% der Beschreibung und war sehr sauber. Die Lage ist einzigartig. Nur über die Straße und schon ist man am Strand. Trotz Straße aber keine Lärmbelästigung. Alles in allem ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt, gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and great host!

We loved our stay at this property, and really enjoyed meeting our host, Marcos. The view was spectacular from the apartment, and the place was impeccably clean! We had everything we needed at the property, and could walk to many restaurants and the grocery store. We will stay there again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed Everything

The manager, Marcos, was available almost immediately. We had one issue, and it was resolved within minutes. Many nearby restaurants (walking distance) even an piano bar next door. It was easily accessible to Porto and Gaia by UBER. Internet was super fast.
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Séjour canidelo

belle appartement, bien équipé, très bon emplacement
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Alles sehr sauber und genau wie in der Beschreibung

Wir konnten leider erst 3 Tage später als geplant anreisen, dieses war aber auch überhaupt kein Problem. Wir haben unsere Ankunftszeit angegeben und konnten zur vereinbarten Zeit in die Wohnung. Alles hat ganz reibungslos geklappt. Die Ferienwohnung hat all unsere Erwartungen getroffen. Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
Ich bedauere, dass der Rückschlag Ihrer Ankunft 3 Tage später als erwartet, mit dem wir nichts zu tun haben und der Sie nur respektiert, Sie verärgert und die Ferien verdorben hat, was Sie dazu veranlasst hat, unsere Wohnung mit 4 Sternen zu klassifizieren. Die Wohnung und der Service, den man hatte, haben das nicht verdient.
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