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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Place, Lavadores Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Douro Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

With a stay at this apartment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Canidelo), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. .This apartment is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Dom Luis I Bridge and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Porto Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Lavadores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • beach near Douro Marina - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ribeira Square - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 14 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Coimbroes Station - 4 min drive
  • Santo Ovídio Station - 7 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AQUA - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café Milénio - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mucaba Beach Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪San Gallo Ocean - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa Helena - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Beach and City Getaway

Guest accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include a hot tub.

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

Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features books, ecotours nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, sailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Proibido fumar

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Note from host: Até 6 anos

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
Note from host: Não são permitidas festas
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 17814/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Casa da Praia Come Watch a Different Sunset Every day

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Beach and City Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was by far the best VRBO property we have stayed in. Filipe has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and the apartment is stunning. The balcony with a view of the Atlantic absolutely is the icing on the cake. It's in a quiet neighbourhood but still within minutes of Porto and all of it's highlights. A great place to come back to after being a tourist or spendinga day at the beach. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Apartment and Excellent Hosts

Our stay here could not have been better. Felipe and Nancy made sure we were taken care of and made to feel so welcomed. The apartment is beautiful with an amazing view. A short walk down to the ocean and a quick Uber into Porto. The perfect place! Thank you Felipe and Nancy. You are amazing and if we come back to Porto, we would love to stay here again. You're the best!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Even better than the pictures!

This apartment is gorgeous. And, it’s really big. I’m traveling alone but I did try the pull out sofa for a night and it was good. Better than the usual pull-out couch at home in the U.S. The apartment is very nicely appointed and stocked with everything you could possibly need or want. Use Uber to get in and out of Porto. Go to Serralves!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A really comfortable apartment hosted by super people

This flat was really an excellent base for those wanting to cycle, walk or drive along the coast outside of the main city of Porto. Uber is a real bonus if you do not have your own car. Filipo and Nancy were always answering our various questions quickly and as others have said the balcony is a great space to relax and enjoy the evenings. Many snacks were left for us to sample which was much appreciated- thanks very much for your hospitality.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvador G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gaia

We spent 5 days at Felipe’s beautiful condo just outside of Porto. What we really appreciated is the space and amenities his condo gave us versus a one room one bath hotel gives you. We never felt cramped and the outside balcony gave us beautiful sunsets, and enhances the feeling of openness. Felipe’s refrigerator was filled with an array of snacks, a complimentary bottle of Port wine all you not find when you entered you hotel room. There is a cafe100 feet away, and a well stocked market close by near the beach and bike path. I recommend using Uber and Apple Pay. The cost are reasonable. As in most of Europe driving can be challenging, car rental costly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Usher

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apartment

This apartment has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The large balcony is in full sunlight from about noon until sunset. The sunsets over the sea are wonderful. It’s easy walking distance to the beach promenade where there are a variety of eating venues. A variety of large supermarkets are walking distance but have good car parking if you want to buy anything heavy. We would recommend this property and Filipe was very helpful and provided good local information.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael l., Hong Kong SAR China

Liked: Cleanliness

VN de Gaia

A lovely apartment made better by Filipe's attention to detail. He is likely the best manager we have encounterred.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for Porto and beach

Had a great stay in this lovely sunny apartment, great size for two people, with a huge balcony and great sea view and sunsets. We used the bikes most days using the cycle path that run for miles along the coast or along the river to Porto. And the bus stops outside the apartment with a 20 minutes journey into Porto. Shopping for food was easy with three supermarkets within walking distance. Philip was friendly and helpful always replying to any questions straight away . The only problem we had was sometimes we were disturbed early in the morning by other residents getting up to go to work. Overall the apartment is in a great location to explore Porto and the surrounding area

10/10 Excellent

Asoka S., Kanata

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

This is one of the best places we have rented! Far exceded our expectations. The pictures and descriptions provided on VRBO site should actually be improved. The balcony is huge and the view from the balcony is stunning, especially during sunset - be sure to be home at least one clear day just to watch the sunset. The appartment is well equiped and clean. The walk to the beach is about 10-12 mins depending on how fast you walk. If you are a foody there are couple of great places along the beach to eat - and do not hesitate to ask Filipe for his suggestions. We got a chance to try most of his recommendations and they were all spot on! So let Filipe know your preference in food etc... There are several grocerry stores close by including one big one where you can get anything. You could walk but it's a bit of a hike (a bit up hill) , especially if you are carrying grocery bags - try Uber it costs only about 2.50 Euros - well worth it. You should take the bus to Porto city centre at least once - nice ride and costs only 1.90 euros per person. It's a nice ride as the bus goes through different neighbourhoods... Oh yes, I have mention the accessibility. It's not indicated in the descriptions, but one of the other great amenity is the elevator. The appartment is on the 3rd floor and if you have heavy bags it's a bit of a haul. Having the elevator is a great asset. Don't want to make this review too long...so in short, we will recommend this place to anyone!! Cheers! Siri Filipe, See you soon...
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Otilia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Portugal 2019

Filipe and Nancy were so attentive right from the start they went above and beyond what owners need to do. From the start they picked us up from the train station which was such a welcome relief as we had a long journey from Canada. The condo is conveniently located in Gaia a 10min Uber ride to Porto and a short walk to the beach. I would highly recommend this condo for anyone staying in Gaia and Porto. Otilia Maria
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The apartment is beautiful, well appointed with a great view of the ocean. Everything you need is close by. If you’re looking at the location on google maps etc, the terrain looks flat. It’s actually hilly. (All of Porto/Gaia is hilly) The apartment is at the top of a hill and is on the top floor of the building facing the ocean. This gives an unobstructed view. Also it’s very quiet. Filipe and Nancy are great hosts and go over and above what is expected.

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Die Wohnung war sehr gepflegt und gut ausgestattet,Meersicht war schön wir können die Gastgeber nur weiterempfehlenVielen Dank Iris u Jürgen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yves L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit idéal pour visiter Porto. Aucun problème de stationnement. Train à proximité. Très belle vue du balcon! Hôtes exceptionnels. À l’arrivé comme au départ. Plein de petites attentions pour les voyageurs. Rarement rencontré des gens aussi attentionné! Nous les recommandons sans hésitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice appartment

It is a very nice appartment and the owner is very friendly and helpful. The appartment is large and beautiful, it has evrything you need. There even are bikes that you can use. It is located close to the beach and restaurants (10 minutes walk) and the supermarkets are about 15-20 minutes walk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z., Höhenkirchen

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfektes Feriendomizil

Wir wurden persönlich und sehr freundlich von Filipe empfangen. Er zeigte uns die Wohnung und die Garage und hatte einen großen Korb mit Lebensmitteln und Wein für uns vorbereitet. Die Wohnung ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber und gemütlich. Es gibt alles, was man sich nur wünschen kann. Die Mountainbikes, die für die Gäste bereitstehen, haben wir für die Fahrt nach Porto genutzt- man kann wunderbar an der Küste auf Fahrradwegen fahren und dann z.B. die Gondelbahn nutzen. Das Meer ist prima auch zu Fuß zu erreichen. Die Sonnenuntergänge kann man direkt dort oder auch vom großen Balkon der Wohnung genießen. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabelle r.

Liked: Cleanliness

1 semaine près de Porto

Apparemment tres agréable bien équipé pour 2 personnes. Pour allier visite de Porto et découverte de la région. Résidence calme et en dehors du tumulte touristique. Les hôtes sont accueillants et disponibles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Erholung, Kultur und Strand

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub in Vila Nova de Gaia und unsere Ferienwohnung hat definitiv dazu beigetragen. Die Wohnung war genau so wie ich sie mir durch die Beschreibung und die Fotos vorgestellt hatte. Großzügig, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit allem, was man braucht. Ein Highlight ist die sehr große Terrasse, die von allen Zimmern aus betreten werden kann. Von hier aus hat man einen tollen Blick auf das Meer und auf den Sonnenuntergang. Es hat an nichts gefehlt, aber wäre es so gewesen, wäre unser Vermieter Filipe jederzeit ansprechbar gewesen. Der Kontakt mit ihm war unkompliziert und verlässlich und wir haben uns willkommen gefühlt. Wir sind ausschließlich mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln unterwegs gewesen und haben die zur Verfügung stehenden Fahrräder gerne genutzt. Kommt man mit dem Auto, gibt es aber auch hierfür Platz. Der Strand ist in gut zehn Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar. Für uns war die Lage ideal, denn wir sind einerseits gerne am Wasser und in der Natur, andererseits genießen wir es, in der Stadt unterwegs zu sein. Die Wohnung und Filipe als Vermieter können wir absolut empfehlen!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!!!

We had a wonderful time here in this lovely apartment. The reception by Filipi was perfect. He showed us the whole apartment and the garage where we could park our car. Two bicycles were also available for us. Filipi is very helpful and has good tips about Porto. The apartment was clean and is very good equipped. And as a surprise there was a welcome package with delicious food and a superb bottle of port. Thanks to Filipe and Nancy!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabiane L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super

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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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logement parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pour un bon séjour

Appartement idéalement placé avec vue sur mer. Tout est conforme au descriptif , la grande terrasse est bien appréciable . Filipe nous a très bien accueilli avec beaucoup de sympathie. On recommande ce logement pour explorer Porto ou profiter des plages à proximité .
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Christian H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Porto schön, aber nicht unter diesen Umständen

Apartment mit super Potenzial, durch aktuellen Baulärm in der Wohnung nebenan nicht nutzbar, mehr will und kann ich nicht dazu sagen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tudo 5 estrelas 👍

De excelência! Resumidamente adoramos tudo. Desde da simpatia do proprietário Sro. Luís à calmaria do lugar. A casa super confortável, com todas as condições. Com toda a certeza pretendemos voltar. 👌👏👏 Carla & Goretti
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

COSTE E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour de Emmanuel et Olga

Très beau appartement calme et très proche de la plage, tres confortable et qui correspond a l'annonce,c'est un endroit que je recommande. Surtout merci beaucoup à Filipe pour son acceuil tres chaleureux
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Um apartamento muito agradável

Apartamento agradável e onde tudo esteve bem, desde a limpeza à forma como fomos recebidos. Vista muito bonita sobre o mar e muita luz. Todo o equipamento necessário. Recomendamos vivamente e se pudermos, voltaremos.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020