Estúdio vista rio Douro

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 425 sq m

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Porto Historic Center
‪9 min walk‬
Ribeira Square
‪11 min walk‬
Porto Cathedral
‪15 min walk‬
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy and welcoming studio. Fully equipped kitchen. With washing machine. Air conditioning. Next to the Port Wine Cellars, nectar of the Gods. Boat trips on the river.
Paradise and magnificent views. Unforgettable sunset... .

Property manager

Maria Freitas

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 18620/AL

About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Santa Marinha, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market and Livraria Lello. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

Porto Historic Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ribeira Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Porto Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
Livraria Lello - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Porto City Hall - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Ribeira Station - 8 min walk
General Torres Station - 12 min walk
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - Gaia - ‬1 min walk
‪Museu da Casa Sandeman - ‬1 min walk
‪Sandeman - The George - ‬1 min walk
‪Taberninha do Manel - ‬2 min walk
‪Restaurante Bacalhoeiro - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Estúdio vista rio Douro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Estúdio vista rio Douro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Estúdio vista rio Douro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Estúdio vista rio Douro located?

Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sandeman Cellars and Porto Historic Center. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Ribeira Station is 8 minutes by foot and Jardim do Morro Station is 10 minutes.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

17 Feb 2025

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

Fantastic Property!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay on the Douro River. The location was great and the views of the river and Ribeira area made this property special. The apartment is small, but had everything I needed. The hosts were gracious and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this property for a couple or a solo traveler.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lucia g.

3 Jan 2025

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

Escapada fin de año

Pasamos unos dias para celebrar el cambio de año. Apartamento acogedor, muy muy bien ubicado, algo fresco con calefacción de aire caliente. Para pasar unos dias está bien. Lo mejor la ubicación

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

SUSAN M C.

5 Nov 2024

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

Long Weekend

The Studio is ideal for a couple. It is in a good location by the river for river cruises. There are restaurants nearby. It is close to the Dom Luis bridge for exploring Porto on the other side.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIM L.

28 Sept 2024

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

Porto visit

The property was centrally located. Easy to access anywhere we wanted to go in Porto. Beautiful view from our window.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jader

27 Apr 2024

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

Perfect location! Wonderful VRBO

Lovely hosts and an excellent location to explore and enjoy Porto. 10/10 would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Arnaud M.

1 Jan 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Très bel emplacement

Nous avons été très bien accueilli par Paulo. L’appartement est idéalement situé au pied du pont Dom luis et offre une vue imprenable sur les quais et le Douro. L’immeuble est calme. Par contre nous avons été très déçus par le manque d’entretien général de l’appartement : il est très peu équipé, le ménage est plus qu’approximatif ( traces de moisissures, cheveux dans la douche, placards et vaisselle sale, odeur de tabac, poussière….), literie de mauvaise qualité ( oreillers datés, lits inconfortables et poussiéreux), fuite aux toilettes, réfrigérateur bruyant, tapis et couverture non entretenus. Bref, malgré l’emplacement nous ne recommandons pas cet appartement.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Perla A.

6 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not comfortable and not clean

I don't like to write negative reviews, especially when the owners were so nice, but this place needs a serious renovation or at the very least, a deep-DEEP cleaning and a new mattress and bed sheets. The bed's mattress was bumpy and extremely uncomfortable. The pillows don't look like pillows anymore. The sheets are overused and scratchy and they smell musty. The same with the towels. There was mold in the kitchen and in the shower. They had a shaggy carpet that should be thrown away. I used my hand sanitizer to go through each light switch and everything else that we would have been touching, they were dirty. I don't think this place has been properly cleaned in a while. The location of the place is absolutely amazing, it is on the Gaia side and the view from the window is beautiful. Everything was within walking distance. It could be a little loud because it's right by the river, but that does not bother us. They have a heating system that was pleasant since at night the temperature went down, we were there in December. The check-in process was easy and the communication with the owners was easy. To get to the apparent, the stairs are very stepped, just something to keep in mind, in case you have mobility issues. Paulo and his wife were very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alain C.

17 Oct 2022

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

Séjour excellent

La situation de l’appartement est excellente en un point touristique absolument stratégique. On est tout de suite plongé dans l’ambiance trépidante de ce lieu magique jusque tard le soir. De cet endroit, l’accès à tous les sites est aisé mais munissez-vous de bonnes chaussures pour évoluer dans les quartiers quelquefois pentus. L’appartement est sobre mais offre le confort nécessaire. Prévoir la réservation d’une place de parking tout proche car le stationnement est compliqué.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claude N.

22 Sept 2022

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

Dans l’activité

Au cœur des activités et tout prêt du pont Luis 1. Merci beaucoup, nous avons bien apprécié.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Lun K., Madrid, Taiwan

5 Sept 2022

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

Great experience

Maria was really helpful, and replied all the questions fast we asked. The location is really good in front of the river, it was a bit noise during the day because all the tourists and bar on the ground floor. If you enjoy the live music, every night from 19:00 to 23:00 you can see there has a live-band in front of the apartment next to the river. The apartment is not so big, but there has mostly stuffs you will need. It has AC and the kitchen to cook sometimes.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline m.

7 Aug 2022

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

Tres bien situé sur les bords du Douro

Appartement excellemment bien situé sur les bords du Douro, au pied du pont Luis côté Villa Nova de Gaia. Bonne communication avec Maria et son mari.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

1 Aug 2022

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

Riverside sunsets

Clean, has everything needed to make for a comfortable stay close to all the attractions. Second floor walk up with air conditioning.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

celine d.

25 July 2022

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

Très bel emplacement

Logement très agreable

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C., Ashland, Oregon

2 June 2022

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

A million dollar view and everything needed for a cozy stay

I was lucky to stay in this studio for 9 nights. The location could not be better--the windows face the river. I could enjoy a glass of wine looking out over the river without having to pay the high prices of the riverfront restaurants! The center of Porto is a short walk across the bridge, a supermarket up the hill near the Jardim do Morro metro stop--everything I needed to set myself up for simple dinners at home when I didn't want to go out. The space is generous, well adapted for 2 people. The bed and pull-out sofa are quite comfortable. I appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, especiallly the washing machine, which enabled me to wash my clothes (bring your own detergent) and dry them on the provided rack. What I enjoyed the most was the wonderful natural light that illuminates the studio in the afternoons. It was such a comfortable space to read and relax that I did all my sightseeing in the mornings so I could enjoy the studio in the afternoons. There is a little bit of street noise, given the location on the riverfront, but never too late in the evening. Paolo was a wonderful host. He assisted me in recovering a lost suitcase from the airlines and was easily available by text message. I can't recommend this studio more highly.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles F., France, Pyrenées Atlantique

29 July 2021

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

Excellent séjour vacances à Porto

L'appartement est idéalement situé pour profiter de Porto. Offrant une vue directe sur le fleuve Douro et le Pont Dom Luis 1er, le bien conforme au descriptif de l'annonce dispose de toutes les commodités pour un séjour réussi. Nous notons aussi l'excellente communication avec la propriétaire ainsi que sa bienveillance à notre égard. C'est donc en toute logique que nous recommandons cette adresse.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Holger K.

19 Jan 2020

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

Gerne wieder ...

Das kleine Apartment ist optimal für zwei Personen und besticht durch seine top Lage und dem Blick auf Fluss & Brücke. Wer seine Ansprüche nicht zu hoch angesetzt hat den erwartet hier alles was das Herz begehrt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder....

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma B., Bath

22 Sept 2019

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

Great little apartment on the river.

Great apartment right on the river next to all the bars, restaurants and port cellars. Considering it’s position, was surprisingly quiet at night once shutters closed. Parking was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

monika w.

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Direkte Lage am Douro

Sehr schöne Lage! Mit traumhaften Blick

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angelo P., Toronto

9 Sept 2019

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

great place right in heart of action. steps to shops and eating. no need for car. Clean unit

would go back again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

FANNY D.

4 Sept 2019

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

Agréable séjour

Appartement très bien situé. Nous avons posé la voiture pendant 2 jours et nous avons pu visiter tout à pied. Accès métro à proximité de l'appartement.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rob D.

14 July 2019

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

Good but not great 👍

Beautiful views + great location. Be aware at check-in €20 cash is required for local taxes. Kitchen not well-equipped: broken corkscrew, no knives for food prep. However, the washing machine was nice, but take your own detergent as it’s not supplied. Although I enjoy a firm mattress, the bed was like a board. Not conducive to a good night’s sleep, which was a shame. As the location is very nice. Do your homework, as the property manager couldn’t help with suggestions for restaurants or where to get groceries. Thank goodness for google! And the local ‘municipal police’ are very helpful. Although overall a bit grubby + lacking in amenities, the location is fabulous for sightseeing + the view is spectacular. You’re right on the tourist strip! If your back is okay with a firm bed + you’re prepared to explore, this is a good spot to stay to be a tourist in Porta.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leonor Bárbara A.

8 July 2019

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

Óptima localização

Óptima localização junto à ponte D. Luís com uma vista maravilhosa para o Porto. Dias bem passados em família, deu para conhecer as cidades de Vila Nova de Gaia e Porto e pudemos levar a nossa gatinha para ela não ficar sozinha. O estacionamento facilita bastante, pois é muito difícil andar de carro nesta zona. Agradecemos à D. Maria pela disponibilidade e prenda de boas vindas, certamente iremos lá voltar.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renate H.

12 June 2019

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

1.Reihe

wohnung ist wunderbar, Lage für uns alte Naturliebhaber zu touristisch

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid A.

21 Jan 2019

Malerisch!

Innen portugiesisch-authentisch, winzig-gemütlich und in jeder Beziehung ausreichend. Der Blick aus gleich drei Fenstern im ersten Stock auf Portos Altstadt am gegenüberliegenden Douro-Ufer ein Genuß für Maler, Dichter und Fotografen. Nicht genug? Patricias brasilianische Service-Herzlichkeit erwies sich als Bonbon.

Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tommy B.

5 Nov 2018

Bästa boendet i Porto!

Ett romantiskt krypin med Gaias lugn och bästa utsikten över Porto. Man bor vid portvinslagren och restaurangerna på södra stranden och slipper trängas med alla brittiska turister vid Ribeira men kommer enkelt in i centrum över Eiffels järnbro. Lägenheten rymmer fyra men passar perfekt för en parhelg i denna iberiska pärla. Även tåget söderut tas enklare på lokalstationen än inne i city.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

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Hosted by Maria Freitas

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English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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