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Next to the Douro river, near the beach and the historic centers.

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A living room with a brown sectional sofa, a white desk, and a bookshelf.
A harbor with boats docked, a clear sky, and buildings in the background.
A building with a blue tiled facade, two white doors with decorative ironwork, and a small balcony with a potted plant.
A living room with a television, artwork, a dining area, and a staircase.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a wall with artwork.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Duoro River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Living area

Explore the area

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São Pedro da Afurada, Porto
  • Place, University of Porto
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrabida Shopping
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cais de Gaia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

About this property

Next to the Douro river, near the beach and the historic centers.

Near the historic center of Porto and the Port Wine Cellars, in a quiet fishing village, near the river, the sea and the beaches. One can enjoy nature and tourism while being close to Porto's main tourist and historical sites.

The house was built around 1930 and was renovated in 2013. It is a typical house in a location with a privileged view over the right bank of the Douro river and the city of Porto. Located in Afurada, a small fishing village in Vila Nova de Gaia, within walking distance of Porto's Historic Center and Porto Wine Cellars.

A short distance from Douro Marina and near the Douro Estuary Nature Reserve, located on the south bank of the river. The reserve is the place for the shelter and nesting of many birds. A perfect place for bird watchers and nature photographers. There are many restaurants, small supermarkets and bakeries in the area.

Ground floor (38 m2): Kitchen, Dining room, WC with bath and shower and storage.
Upper floor (38 m2): 2 bedrooms and living room with sofa bed.

The house is equipped with: microwave, toaster, kettle, blender, fridge, kitchenware, iron, bed linen and towels, vacuum cleaner and heaters.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Noisy parties are not allowed after 10 p.m. (quiet hours in Portugal) so as not to disturb the neighbors.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 55779/AL
Property # 1460568
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in São Pedro da Afurada, 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. Porto Botanical Garden and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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São Pedro da Afurada, Porto

What's nearby

  • University of Porto - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arrabida Shopping - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Porto Botanical Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cais de Gaia - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Crystal Palace Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Coimbroes Station - 5 min drive
  • Ouro Stop - 8 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Levas na Canastra - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Armazém Do Peixe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa d'Oro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaffa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taberna do São Pedro - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Next to the Douro river, near the beach and the historic centers. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Next to the Douro river, near the beach and the historic centers.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Next to the Douro river, near the beach and the historic centers.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Next to the Douro river, near the beach and the historic centers.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Next to the Douro river, near the beach and the historic centers. located?

Located in São Pedro da Afurada, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Duoro River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Porto Botanical Garden and University of Porto are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ouro Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Encosta da Arrábida Stop is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

It was a great place, near the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was nicely located for our needs. Short distances to explore Porto.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverside sanctuary

Loved the check in process ideal location among the locals!! The place was lovely - loved the high ceilings
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location.

Love this cute fisherman’s home right in a local community
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing village

We had a wonderful stay and everything was just as advertised. Very unique property and it was nice being in a local fishing village. Easy access to Porto, good restaurant and markets close by….would recommend a stay here for all!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base in Porto

Amazing property in local neighbourhood. Fantastic restaurants close by and a short walk down to the river. We were cycling and good vibe storage as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Familiy vacation

The location was great with lots of resturants near by. There are steps that seperate bathroom and livving area if you are teaveling with older guests it may be issue. The host is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location- best fish ever!

Lovely authentic home with beautiful artwork. Pastry and delicious food within walking distance. Very responsive host as well as great information in the house for local opportunities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First trip to Portugal

Loved the location of this property, away from the hustle and bustle of historic Porto. Fabulous walking along the river and the beach was gorgeous. Quiet neighborhood and friendly people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing village

A great property. The only downfall was the breaker that kept popping. A great location and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Maria was a wonderful host and very attentive! Love the decorating and the amazing family history of this beautiful home. The location is amazing! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place, convenient parking, breakfast close by

The keys took us a bit to figure out but once we had it sorted it was fine. The bedrooms are quite tiny, so no room for luggage but we managed fine. Great little cafe at the end of the block where we enjoyed breakfast. Easy parking close by. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful old apartment with a nice location out of Porto near the river and beach

It was a very cute and clean, but not the most comfortable sleeping accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but claustrophobic bedrooms

Great bathroom & shower, dated kitchen but clean etc. bedrooms were a shock, basically 2 cupboards.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was as advertised.

Stayed for three days. It is plenty good enoigh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Riverside Location!

We really enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms are upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs which wasn’t the optimal arrangement, but the villa is adorable! We loved the table and chairs on the sidewalk and met several friendly passersby. Great property manager even loaned us her umbrella! Thanks for a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Neighborhood

This is a lovely property in a charming neighborhood outside of “downtown” Porto. It was nice to be a bit removed from the main tourist hub, and there are free parking lots if you are traveling by car. Comfortable for our family of 4–2 adults and 2 teens. We walked into Porto which made for a fun, sight-filled day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a family of 3 traveling through Portugal and Spain and Porto was high on our list. We found this quaint but beautiful accommodation in the fisherman’s town and our stay was most enjoyable. This is an u er drive away from the city but waking distance to the river with abundant restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood. There is a laundromat also within walking distance and some key tourist towns are also about 20-30 mins walking or a 5-7 mins uber. It is worth mentioning that the bedrooms are small but there is a large living room with a sofa bed. We were fine in the bedroom as it was very cozy. All this is on the second floor, so if traveling with any physical disability, it might be important to check in with the host. We loved the house which was built in the early 20th century and walking down the streets we’d see other homes with beautiful tile work. A couple of grocery stores are also walking distance and people are friendly and speak conversational English. The host is also very helpful and you will find all the amenities you need for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay in Porto

Great location, easy walk along the river to Porto (45mins), bakery on the corner was great and would make ham and cheese rolls to take with you (very cheap). The house is good, has everything you need (no oven, dishwasher or washing machine as stated). Very quiet neighbourhood, friendly people around and some good fish restaurants - highly recommend the one opposite bakery, had queues of customers every evening so go early
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Helpful Host

We were having difficulties purchasing tickets and the host kindly took the time to sort us out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Post Francés Way Santiago Stay

Nestled in the lovely Giai side neighborhood, one can enjoy the culture and food of the residents. There was a school concert in the square on Sunday. There is a lovely bakery just 1/2 block away. The Ocean is about a 1.5 mile walk away. The bridge to cross into Porto is 2.5 mile walk. The boardwalk in both directions is beautiful. The people are friendly and the food is superior.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

KCJM

Bedrooms small, bathroom not on the same floor as bedrooms, parking was a problem, close to restaurants and cafes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming home in Vila Nova de Gaia

A charming fisherman’s house on the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the Douro. While the bedrooms are small, they are functional. The house was clean and equipped with basic amenities. Maria and Jorge were excellent hosts. They were in regular contact prior to arrival so checking in was a breeze. Maria came prepared with a map and recommendations for our 2.5 days in Porto. The view of Porto at night from The south side of the Douro is incredible. Recommend this property!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your great comment. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We were disappointed that the stove top was cracked and did not work. We tried cooking dinner but were not successful. It was very disappointing as we came in late and did not want to go out. That being the reason we rented a apartment with a kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2025
Good evening It was a surprise to us that they said the stove wasn't working. It does have a small crack, but it's working. It's a vitroceramic stove with a "toutch" function. I know that you stay only one nigh You should have contacted us immediately. We live 5 minutes from the house and would have resolved it immediately. We regret that you couldn't put it ON, but you could have simply contacted us. Best regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic fisherman's cottage

We particularly enjoyed staying out of the city in a relatively peaceful setting. Local, fresh fish restaurants were plentiful and reasonably priced and all in easy access. City centre is easily accessible either a picturesque walk by the river or by Uber which was cheaper for us than public transport. There were 2 shops and a bakery on the door step. It was a perfect sized place for our family of 4. It would be too small for any more in my opinion. Overall an enjoyable stay and hopefully we experienced a little bit of 'old style Portuguese life'.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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