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Douro, Ribeira and D Luiz Bridge

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9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Popular LocationPorto Historic Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationRibeira Square7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPorto Cathedral11 min walk
  • AirportPorto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Douro, Ribeira and D Luiz Bridge

Spectacular views overlooking the Douro river and the historic center of Porto, Ribeira. Brand new appliances, full confort and fully equipped kitchen. In the heart of the main touristic atractions. Transports, restaurants and shopping area.

Fully renovated, very comfortable and decorated with care.
Totally equiped kitchen.
Independent bathroom with shower.

Living room:

Beyond the cinematographic views to the river Douro, Ribeira and historic center, there is a double bed with a high quality matress and bed linen, a very confortable sofa, cable TV, dining table and chairs design.
Exclusive decoration.

Inner room:

Two single beds with extremely confortable matresses. This space is brightened by a skylight and an inner window que Provides a charming natural day light.

Property manager

Ana
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor dining
Vegan Pátio -douro&ribeira Stunning Views
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Microwave
10.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
Vegan Pátio -douro&ribeira Stunning Views

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Caution fee will be charged if not respected

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 22071/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

This apartment is located in Santa Marinha, a neighborhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, and is near theme parks and on a river. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market and Livraria Lello. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Dragao Stadium. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 5 min walk
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 6 min walk
  • Ribeira Square - 7 min walk
  • Porto Cathedral - 11 min walk
  • Livraria Lello - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 4 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Porto Calém - 2 min walk
  • Museu da Casa Sandeman - 3 min walk
  • Sandeman - The George - 3 min walk
  • Nata Sweet Nata - 5 min walk
  • Barris do Douro - 1 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Check-in

2.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ted G., Altamont, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Sadly, Not A Positive Review
As a five-star VRBO host myself, I know something of industry standards and this property barely measured up. Yes, the view of Porto was nothing less than spectacular, the location terrific, the lodgings as advertised ( Though it would have been nice if napkins, paper towels, directions for a laundromat, and other essentials had been provided for.) The real disappointment was the host - if you can call him that. He lives two minutes walk from the apartment but could not be bothered to welcome us. His directions to the apartment were awful- he said it was across from an address that no longer exists. We were lost for twenty minutes. His instructions for parking were so vague and ambiguous that our car was towed and vandalized. It cost us $220 to get our car out of impoundment and we had to spend five hours with the police. The host knew our car had been towed ( he insisted that his instructions clearly indicated we were to enter a garage at the site- I am not a stupid guy. I have lived in Half dozen countries and know how to read instructions- his were vague.) Even knowing our car had been towed, he never offered to help us recover it (unless scribbling the number for the local police counts as help.) He never followed up to see if we had gotten the car back or how we were. We never heard anything from him. As a VRBO host myself, I simply cannot imagine abandoning a guest in a foreign country, unable to speak the language, in this way. So. yes, it’s a grand view out the window, the apartment is all that is described, the location is terrific -lots of positives - but being a proper and caring host is a part of the VRBO experience and on those grounds I was disappointed. I sensed he was a well-meaning guy but running a successful VRBO property requires a deeper level of engagement, beyond just leaving the keys for someone and charging their credit card.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris P.

The view is incredible. The rest is pretty bad.
This would be a 1 star review if not for the view. It was also clean and in a pretty good location. The unit is otherwise very uncomfortable, particularly for a full week. First off, the included heating consists of two portable radiators. One in the main room, and a smaller one in the bedroom. These by no means heat the place in any meaningful way. We were very cold most of the time that we were not hunkered down in bed. There are no rugs anywhere, which simply added to the cold. The bathroom in particular was freezing. Thank goodness for the hair dryer, which we basically left running for a half hour at a time to heat up the bathroom before showering. The bathroom also has no ventilation. Getting bath towels dry consisted of draping them over the radiator heaters. They were very wet even after 24 hours otherwise. There is one small bathmat that was always wet. The refrigerator is what you would expect in a college dorm room, not an apartment with a "fully equipped kitchen". There was also minimal silverware, no paper towels, no dish towels, (or pot holders if you really tried to cook) and the kitchen is so narrow you can't have more than one person in there at a time. I would suggest a new table that flips down from the wall when not in use. The entire apartment has 5 electrical outlets, including just 1 in the kitchen. If you want to make coffee and toast, you need to take turns with the 1 outlet provided (or make toast in the bathroom....not ideal). One of the electrical outlets in the inner bedroom has the cover plate held in place by the heater plug. When my son unplugged the heater to plug in his phone the cover of the junction box fell off, exposing hot bare wiring. Not safe! The floor near the stairs slants downwards towards the stairs. It was not safe, particularly at night. The lights in the main room have 4000k LED bulbs. These are terrible for inside use, so we ended up mostly just burning a candle (extra heat!). The mattresses were all very hard and uncomfortable. The linen covers of the duvets are also not comfortable. The light coming into the inner bedroom from the skylight and window to the stairs is not "charming" in any way. My last comment is that my wife and son were counting down the days until we could move on to the next place. That is not how your family should feel about a VRBO experience. This place needs a lot of work, but the view is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom E., Rhode Island, US

Vila Nova de Gaia
The apartment owner was wonderful to work with and very helpful with any question we had and with recommendations for resturants and local activities. We had a little confusion with the initial key exchange, but otherwise the stay was great. The location is ideal. Just off the waterfront near the walking bridge and the view from the apartment was outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed out stay and would love to return to the area some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

catherine f.

Petit coin de paradis
Nous avons passé un super séjour, l'endroit est idéalement situé. L'appartement est très très beau. La vue est magnifique, et nous sommes proche de tout. Les propriétaires sont très serviable et répondent à tous vos questions. On reviendra, et je vous recommande vraiment cette endroit. Catherine et sa famille.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Caroline P.

Bien situé
Appartement bien situé pour visiter Porto.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Ana

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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