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Historic house opposite the mouth of the River Douro.

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A view of a coastal street with palm trees and a clear sky.
A living room with a dining table set for breakfast, a sofa, and a patterned rug.
A pink building with multiple windows and balconies, some with green ivy.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A room with a wooden table and chairs, a small shelf with decorative items, and a window with natural light.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Douro River Lighthouse
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Porto
  • Place, Passeio Alegre Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sao Joao Baptista da Foz do Douro Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Douro River Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Historic house opposite the mouth of the River Douro.

A hot tub, laundry facilities and limo/town car service are available at this apartment building. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include a patio and a TV. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the apartment include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 80872/AL
Property # 10485086
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Porto

Located in Foz do Douro, a neighbourhood in Porto, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral 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 Crystal Palace Gardens or Alfandega Congress Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Porto

What's nearby

  • Passeio Alegre Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carneiro Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sao Joao Baptista da Foz do Douro Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Douro River Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Luz Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Passeio Alegre Stop - 1 min walk
  • Coimbroes Station - 7 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Péco - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tavi - Confeitaria da Foz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Padaria Ribeiro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Prégar Foz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Amelia Foz - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic house opposite the mouth of the River Douro. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic house opposite the mouth of the River Douro.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic house opposite the mouth of the River Douro.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic house opposite the mouth of the River Douro.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic house opposite the mouth of the River Douro. located?

Located in Foz do Douro, this apartment building is steps from Passeio Alegre Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Porto Historic Center. Sao Joao Baptista da Foz do Douro Castle and Carneiro Beach are also within 10 minutes. Passeio Alegre Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Cantareira Stop is 3 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

The best part of Porto

Well appointed, very close to tram, bus, park, beach, castle, restaurants, but away from touristy chaos. Easy parking. Drop dead gorgeous setting, inside and out We loved it. Great quality and value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much. You are very welcome in your next visit to Porto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valeria M.

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

Beautiful little property!

Amazing stay, hosts are very helpful! If you want to get to the city center you can take the 500 bus. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much. You are very welcome in your next visit to Porto
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

A very special place

Our family are truly grateful for a very memorable holiday in Casa da Belavista. We loved everything about it. The location and apartment were perfect. We really felt welcome to Porto. Thank you so much Luiz .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Hi Phill and Paul Thank you very much for staying in Casa da Belavista. Makes me happy you enjoy your stay. It was a real pleasure knowing you and your nice family and I hope to see you back in the near future. Luiz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prudence P.

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

Amazing apartment in a beautiful location.

My husband and I spent a week here as part of a road trip all over Portugal. The location is perfect—bus and tram stops just steps from the door; fabulous restaurants within easy walking distance, and a beautiful park and the water just across the street. The apartment is spacious and nicely furnished. Luiz is a fantastic host; the restaurants he recommended were perfect, and he was personable and helpful without being intrusive. We loved our time in Porto. If you stay here, be sure to check out Wish for a lovely dinner.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2023
Hi Prudence and Fred It was a pleasure to know you as kind hosts that spend more than a week in Casa da Belavista. Thank you for your kind words and if any time you come back to Porto I would be very glad to host you again. Thank you again and hope you have a nice trip along Portugal before returning home. Luiz
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joe W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Extremely Disappointing, Not Worth the Cost

We have traveled extensively on 4 different continents and stayed in many different rentals and hotels. This was one of our most disappointing rentals. The unit we stayed in is 100% underground, it is essentially a basement unit with an external stairwell (this is not mentioned in the listing at all). There are no views of anything except the stairwell. We referred to the unit as “the dungeon” because it was damp, had a musty smell and had mosquitoes, moths and ants in the unit. There are no screens on the windows and we could not open the windows due to mosquitoes and moths. Despite the listing on Vrbo, there is no “hot tub”, which we found out after asking the owner where the hot tub was and his final answer was that we could put hot water in the bathtub. I do not think this was a misunderstanding based on language issues. The patio” is a joke, it is actually the stairwell landing and not really a patio at all, maybe 5’ by 5” at the bottom of the stairwell, completely below ground level with no views of anything other than the stairwell and front door. Our Wi-Fi service was out one night. The “TV” is a smallish, old Samsung computer monitor with basic cable, no ability to connect any streaming device other than 1 USB port. No way to use a Firestick, Hulu or other streaming device/service. It did come with basic cable, but CNN, for example, was only in Portuguese. Finally, washing and drying laundry takes 2-3 hours, possibly more and it is very confusing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2024
I am very disapointed with customer review, because most things he says are not true. First. The apartment is not 100% underground. It has four walls and only one is undergroung. The access to the apartment is made by an external stair that gives to a big 18th century door. Outside there is a little patio with a table and 3 chairs. Inside you have a 55 m2 room with two normal windows that open in case you open them. It has a well equiped kitchnett and a complet bathroon with washbasin, , bidet, , toilet and bathtub. Not a jacuzzy. The customer are an old couple with a lot of dificulties. Dificulty to use the safe, dificulty to use the wash/dry machine, dificulty to open windows, dificulty to go up and down stairs. But when you choose a place to stay you have to see what you are getting. In Casa da Belavista you get wjhat is written and showed in pictures. All are real. Service wi-fi out can happen anywhere and we are not responsible for it. Damp smel. Guests confuse the smell of an old house with the smell of damp. In addition the apartment has air contioning with three atmosphere control modes. Just need to put it to your taste. The tv is not a computer monitor. Is a flat sansung monitor with 145 channels with the appropriate size for the size of the space. In conclision guests are dificult people to deal with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cédric R.

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

Séjour très agréable

très belle propriété tres propre et bien situé par rapport a l'océan et la ville de Potto
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Luiz Lencastre

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