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Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
    Walk to Porto Historic Center
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Porto, Porto
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa da Música
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida dos Aliados
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center

House in the center of Porto, close to Lapa subway station, at 1. 6 km walking distance from historical center. Restaurants and Supermarket nearby (400 meters). Garden floor of a 2-family house with private entrance. Fully renovated flat with Wi-fi included.
Consisting of two bedrooms plus a TV room with a sofa bed (3rd bed), brand new kitchen with new appliances, fully equipped with electric 3-burner cook top, separate oven, dishwasher, clothes'washing machine and coffee maker with milk frother - start your day with your own cappuccino and fresh squeezed orange juice on the patio! Large kitchen table comfortably seats four. The kitchen opens onto a small sunroom which accesses the new windowed bathroom as well as the sunny outdoor patio and garden. Entire apartment for 1 to 4 people.

We would like to inform you that on March 1, 2018, the city of Porto will apply the Tourist Tax to all bookings in all hotels. Anyone older than 13 years, staying a night in Porto, pays the tax per night, per person for a maximum of seven straight nights per person and per stay.

Tourist Tax rates: € 2 per night and per person, up to a maximum total amount of € 14 (Seven straight nights per overnight stay / person). We ask guests to pay directly to the owner upon arrival.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 57995
Property # 8449616
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, this holiday home is near theme parks. Notable landmarks in the area include Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Casa da Música. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Porto, Porto

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Casa da Música - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Porto City Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bolhao Market - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Contumil Station - 7 min drive
  • Lapa Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L’égoïste Bar And Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mirandas Kaffé - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coqueluche - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa Cartola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nandinha - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Boavista Square, Porto Historic Center and Casa da Música. Avenida dos Aliados and Bolhao Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lapa Station is 7 minutes by foot and Carolina Michaelis Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Antoine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice host very well located
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner met us at check in and was very responsive to any of our requests. The apartment was exactly as described, in a lovely old home and a residential area. A nice walk to city center and close to the metro. We enjoyed the back garden as well.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Marao. The very attentive host welcomed us warmly and left us a bottle of wine and some oranges. The holiday flat was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we needed. You can walk to the centre of Porto in 25 minutes. The flat’s garden offered a pleasant escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Rui’s property was seamlessAnd outstanding. From my first contact with the host communication was outstanding, The host was very accommodating, flexible and available for check in which was much appreciated. The apartment was well equipped; plenty of coffee and some bottled water, wine and fruit. He provided a very thorough orientation to the area and the flat as well.I have not ever had a more accommodating and hospitable host.Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Great stay

Great stay. Host was really responsive and thoughtful. Would stay there again happily!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2024
Thank you Alicia. You and friends will always be welcome back. Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jon j.

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

Lovely place this. Had a great time

Loved this place. Perfect for 3 adults. Nice part of town and easy to walk to supermarket or town. Host was especially nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2024
Jonathan and friends will always be welcome back. Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host couldn’t have been more accommodating. Introduced us to the property himself and showed up early to let us in. Nice location especially if you want to stay out of the touristy section. Recommend Casa Cartola just up the street for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ise A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice when the weather is fine

The small garden is nice and when the weather is sunny and you can sit outside, it is a really nice location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great property, clean and comfortable.

We had a great visit. Rui was very nice and accommodating, as well as flexible with our check in. I recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2023
James will always be welcome back. Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francoise R.

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

nice, clean and roomy place to stay

The rental was very well maintained with everything a person needs. It was also very clean with a lovely garden. However, for us, being elderly seniors, we found it too far to walk to the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna E.

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

Comfortable and good location

The host was very friendly and welcoming. The bottle of wine, bottle water and grapes were very good. Good walking distance to local coffee, local restaurants and historic center. Sleep accommodations were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I S.

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

Perfect location

We are really satisfied with our stay in this cosy home. Rui is really helpful and sorted us out even tho we had one extra visitor. Amazing restaurants close by.We will be back for for another visit in the future.Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

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

Great and quiet apartment in Porto

Lovely stay with a quiet outdoor space, 2 bedrooms, and a full kitchen. It is located in a good spot as you are near the metro and within walking distance of the sites. Rui was a great host and very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2023
Marissa and husband, will always be welcome back. Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

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

A quiet spot on the edge of the city

A very helpful host and a comfortable two bedroom house with everything we needed for a four day stay. Very quiet neighborhood and a nice garden. A bit of a walk to the metro station but doable. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2025
Roy and wife will always be welcome back. Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shahram Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very punctual host with communication and easy to reach. A very nice place to stay and loved the fact that it had a nice washing machine and lots of space to hang dry our clothes (after our Camino de Santiago bike ride), and plenty of pods for the coffee machine:-)Also, definitely recommend Casa Cartola restaurant and cafeitaria Nandinha bakery within the walking distance as long as don't mind a bit of hilly walk:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

Porto stay.

Rui kindly meet us at the property and gave us a tour. The rooms were comfortable but small. We enjoyed eating out on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2024
Gail, will be always welcome back. Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Porto stay

My husband and i had a wonderful stay in Porto. The VRBO manager welcomed us as we arrived and explained everything about the apartment. There was a bowl of oranges in the kitchen along with a bottle if water. We were happy with our stay and would stay here again while visiting Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
Amber and Chris, will always be welcome back. Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brogans

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

Nice comfortable stay

We stayed here for two nights. Great location to historic area. Parking is tight, so paid to park at hotel around the corner. Rui was very helpful. suggestions.ingiving
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2024
Brogans, will always be welcome back. Rui
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deb H.

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

Portugal vacation

the property was small but very well located. water pressure was low for showers. It was very clean and provided everything we needed. The host was very easy to contact & respond
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent spot - super quiet

We loved staying at Rui's place. We were able to walk downtown every day and enjoy the hustle and bustle but then return to the apartment located in a very quiet neighbourhood. Being just a few minutes walk from a good sized grocery store was an extra bonus. Thanks for everything Rui!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2024
Michael & Louise, will always be welcome back . Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Estuardo L.

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

Unique Porto

The apartment is located in a very quite neighborhood. Rui made us feel at home and was prompt in his responses when we made inquiries about places.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice House Close to Metro and Bus

The house is quiet, clean with a nice garden and only a 9 minute walk from the Metro station Lapa. Rui is quick answering all questions. We had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niloufar A.

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

Amazing!

Everything was perfect! Very quiet and clean with a cozy charming garden. We were 4 adults and stayed 2 nights in Rui’s place. Comfy bed, coffee, wine fruits… thank you so much Rui! We really enjoyed our time in Porto! We’ll come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2024
Miloufar and famaly, will be alawys elcome back. Rui
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Lovely quiet retreat

Rui was a wonderful host; greeting us to orient us to everything in the flat including a few treats he provided. We enjoyed the garden for coffee in the morning and a glass of wine after a day sightseeing. It was a good walk to the main tourist area but transit is also convenient. There is a good grocery store within a short walk. The location was nice and quiet for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Andrew and wife, will always be welcome back. Rui
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise B.

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

Small 2 bedroom futon

Confortable, well equipped, clean walk-in (no stairs) apartment with garden to enjoy. Best for 3 people but could accommodate 4. Host was very responsive. Close to grocery store & some restaurants. Short Uber & 30-minute walk to centre & water front.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2025
Louise and Famaly wiil always be welcome back. Rui

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Hosted by Rui Mario Ferreira da Cunha

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