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Casa do Mestrinho -Cottage by the Douro River

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.
A wooden staircase with teal handrails leading to a room with a dining table and chairs.
A dining area with a table set for two, a vase of flowers, and a view of a bathroom with a shower.
A view through a window with a view of a lake, trees, and buildings in the distance.
A staircase with red doors leading to a room with a blue and white wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Avintes, Porto
  • Place, Parque Biológico de Gaia
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Ignatius Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, El Corte Inglés de Gaia
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, this holiday home is on a river. Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Historic Center are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. St. Ignatius Zoo and Palacio das Artes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Avintes, Porto

What's nearby

  • Parque Biológico de Gaia - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. Ignatius Zoo - 11 min drive - 3.0 km
  • El Corte Inglés de Gaia - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Dragao Stadium - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 16 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • D. João II Station - 10 min drive
  • General Torres Station - 12 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Familiar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Parada 95 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Da Savana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Piri-piri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pão Quente Freixieiro - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa do Mestrinho -Cottage by the Douro River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa do Mestrinho -Cottage by the Douro River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa do Mestrinho -Cottage by the Douro River?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa do Mestrinho -Cottage by the Douro River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa do Mestrinho -Cottage by the Douro River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Duoro River and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St. Ignatius Zoo. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great experience

It was exactly what we looked for.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2024
Thank you Jan :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Sympathetically restored 3 storey traditional building. On a very narrow & steeply sloping residential street, a car is a must (parking available nearby), although there is a lovely stroll down to the river beach. Metro station into Porto or drive to the coast both about 20 minutes away. Lovely hosts whi live next door. Highly recommended. vailable at the top of the
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2024
Thank you very much Rachel:)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Portugal exploring Porto and its surrounding towns. The benefit of a car is essential but you should be aware that a lot of the driving can be a challenge, even for an experienced driver, what with incredibly narrow and steep roads. From the property location a walk to Avintes centre would possibly take an hour and largely up hill. The riverside is a very pleasant walk and has a swimming area, again via steep slopes and narrow lanes. The locals, whilst inoffensive, generally held back from any communications beyond eye contact and a brief hello, which we did find sad as we like to engage in local community. Whilst the property itself is very comfortable and well appointed, at nighttime it is filled with the soundscape of barking dogs (a valley becomes an amphitheatre) which was a great shame as when quiet, we experienced an incredible peace. Pedro and Teresa were excellent hosts on our arrival and we were looked after very well to get us settled in. Throughout our stay, we were assured that if they could be of any assistance, we just had to ask. As accommodation goes, we highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback. It is very important for us to be able to correct whatever we can. We always send directions so that guests can get here by the easiest route. We recommend that future guests always read our messages to ensure they have the best possible experience. The steep streets are part of the geography of the region, the beauty and historical authenticity of the place. It was a pleasure to welcome you! Thank you very much and come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Logement de caractère dans une rue calme, avec vue sur le Douro et proche d’une jolie plage bien équipée sur les berges du fleuve.Logement très propre, literie de bonne qualité.Accès et stationnement difficile en voiture bien qu’un véhicule soit indispensable pour se rendre dans les plus proches commerces et à Porto.L’accès au jardin serait un plus.Accueil aimable, échanges limités avec l’hôte (barrière de la langue ?)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2026
Merci pour vos retours :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Eigenaar was zelf op vakantie, buurman heeft ons de sleutel gegeven, verder geen contact.Woning is oud maar opgeknapt. De keuken heeft een muffe kelder geur.De deur van de badkamer sluit niet. Daarnaast liggen er overal kleedjes om de vloer te beschermen, maar het valrisico van huurders is groot . De brandblusser is niet meer gevuld, de wijzer staat in rood Slaapkamer is prima, idem woonkamer. Jammer dat de tv nog met beeldbuis is, je kunt geen randapparatuur aansluiten zoals bijv een Chromecast Parkeren kan,maar niet bij de woning, minimaal 100 meter bergop,langs de weg De ligging tov Porto is prima, met de auto binnen 15 in hartje Porto.De woning geeft een opgesloten gevoel,met name door het gebrek aan ramen waardoor je naar buiten kunt kijken.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Wij danken u voor uw reactie en de tijd die u heeft genomen om uw ervaring in Casa do Mestrinho 2 te delen. Wij zijn blij te horen dat u de locatie van het huis en het comfort van de slaapkamer en de woonkamer heeft gewaardeerd. We vinden het echter jammer dat sommige aspecten niet helemaal aan uw verwachtingen voldeden. We zullen de punten die u noemt zorgvuldig controleren, met name de geur in de keuken, de deur van de badkamer en de staat van de brandblusser. Wat de ramen betreft, denken we dat er enige verwarring is met een ander huis, aangezien dit huis grote ramen heeft in alle kamers, met uitzondering van de badkamer en de bovenverdieping, die een kleiner dakraam heeft. Wat betreft de toegang en het parkeren: aangezien het een historische wijk betreft met smalle straten, moet u een klein stukje lopen om te parkeren. We hebben geprobeerd dit duidelijk te vermelden in de beschrijving. Nogmaals bedankt voor uw feedback. Deze helpt ons om ons continu te verbeteren. Teresa en pedro Vertaald met DeepL.com (gratis versie)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charmante Wohnung von netten Vermietern

Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung ist liebevoll eingerichtet, die Lage ist perfekt für Ausflüge nach Porto und Umgebung. Die Küche hatte alles, was wir benötigten. Danke für die selbstgemachte Marmelade :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2024
Ich danke Ihnen Sven!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A refaire si nous revenons dans la région

La maison est très jolie et est idéalement située tant pour visiter les villes, pour faire des randonnées dans les réserves naturelles ou pour se rendre à l'océan... La région est vraiment magnifique
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Le long du Douro

Propriétaire sympathique Promenade le long du Douro très bien Possibilité de se garer 2 km avant Porto gratuitement le long du Douro
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2024
Merci Lydie :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

maison de ville sur les bords du DOURO

séjour agréable calme propriétaire accueillant et toujours disponible .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2023
Merci Henri
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nette ruhige Wohnung in der Nähe von Porto

Liegt günstig für Strand und Stadt, je 20 min. Leider ohne Garten! Sehr nette Gastgeber!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2024
La location de cette maison ne comprend pas l'accès au jardin. Cette information est claire dans l'annonce.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Two weeks and loved the soft guitar music!

The owners were very friendly and very helpful. We absolutely loved the beautiful soft guitar music played by the owner almost every early evening! What a bonus! The townhouse has been very tastefully and thoughtfully decorated, keeping in line with the age of the house, including the furniture. There was ample dishes, utensils, bedding and towels. This house is the middle of a three-house building and is very suitable for an active, healthy couple. If you are considering bringing children or mobility challenged people please understand that it is located on a steep narrow street with parking approximately 50 meters away on the lower side and approximately 70 meters on the upper side. The beach is approximately 100 meters down a steep hill. Please note that the owners say it has a lanai access and this is very true, but there is no back garden/yard access. The yard on one side belongs to whoever rented that house and the other backyard/garden is the owners'. We thank the Pedro and Teresa for their thoughtfulness and a lovely time!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Thanks again for your kind hospitality. A great place near the he beach for our family.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2021
Thank you Ben!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

logement confortable dans un cadre tres beau et tres bien entretenu

On se sent bien comme chez soi dans un cadre magnifique.Ce mini village vacances familial degage une sensation de bien etre et de repos No Stress.Les deux piscines sont bien agreables.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Cher Patrick J'espère que vous vous êtes vraiment senti aussi bien dans notre maison, malheureusement je pense que vous avez vous trompé dans le commentaire parce que notre maison n'a pas de piscine ... Cordialement Teresa et Pedro
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