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Luxury apartment in Douro Waterfront - heart of city center and wine cellars

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Porto Historic Center
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Massages in spa
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Place, Sandeman Cellars
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gaia Cable Car
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

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About this property

Luxury apartment in Douro Waterfront - heart of city center and wine cellars

The apartment is on the main street of the Douro River, first line. It has a perfect, central location for exploring Porto. Boat trips, cable car and Port wine cellars in front of the door. View to Ponte D. Luís from your window and 10 minutes from the historic center of Porto and Ribeira (just cross the bridge). Restaurants, bars, cable car and market on the doorstep.
Apartment with 4 bedrooms, two suites, living room and kitchen. Wi-Fi and Cable TV - LCD.
Car park at 50 meters.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

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Property Registration Number 61819/AL
Property # 8740235
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located on a river, this apartment is in Santa Marinha, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Espinho Beach and Matosinhos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rosa Mota Pavilion or Crystal Palace Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

  • Sandeman Cellars - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gaia Cable Car - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cais de Gaia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Ribeira Station - 9 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 12 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandeman - The George - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Guedes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bacalhoeiro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Porto Cruz - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury apartment in Douro Waterfront - heart of city center and wine cellars pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Douro waterfront, city centre views?

As of 18 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douro waterfront, city centre views on 30 Sept 2026 start from AU$957, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury apartment in Douro Waterfront - heart of city center and wine cellars ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury apartment in Douro Waterfront - heart of city center and wine cellars ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury apartment in Douro Waterfront - heart of city center and wine cellars ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury apartment in Douro Waterfront - heart of city center and wine cellars located?

Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Gaia Cable Car, Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ribeira Station is 9 minutes by foot and Jardim do Morro Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing with our place. Street was vibrant. We truly enjoyed the Gaia of the River very much. Restaurants close to the apartment were fantastic. Street music contributed to the vibe. Our host was very responsive to questions about the area and provided many great recommendations. We would recommend this place and if we return to the area we would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Villa Nova Stay

Beautiful stay in a great area. Close to everything, and a nicely appointed apartment!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Ideal location

Perfect location to enjoy both sides of the Douro River. Very comfortable for our group of three couples.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel D.

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

Lovely place!

We had a great stay in Gaia! The apartment was a good fit for six adults and the location is busy and vibrant with good nightlife and plenty to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

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

Great location

Loved the location, this side of the river has expanded so much. Perfect apartment for our family. Great amenities nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks Matthew, Happy you have enjoyed your stay :)
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10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

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

Lovely Apartment in Porto

Good accommodations for 6 adults. The host was helpful, informative and responded promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

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

Great location

This apartment was wonderful. It was well equipped with everything you needed. The location was great...easy walking to restaurants, marketplaces, wine cellars and much more! My only recommendation is that the front windows in the 2 bedrooms could use darking curtains at night . Communication with Nuno was great! I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Douglas J.

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

Nice place but 0 communications from host

We loved the stay. Had problems getting in. Neighbor had to let us in. No information on checkouts
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2023
Hi Douglas, I was a bit surprised with this comment and review. I had no message from you for check in and for the arrival estimated time. Your driver called me when you arrived and I immediately found a solution so you don’t need to wait even for a minute, and gave you a code for the key box. You asked for an extra night and I was there with you and your family as agreed at 1:45h, 15 min before your departure time, so sorry but just can’t understand your review. In any case, thank you and all the best to you and family! Safe return home :)
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8/10 Good

Philip D.

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

3 days in Vila Nova de Gaia

Great Location - close to San Luis bridge for an amazing walk across to Porto. Uno was very helpful and friendly! Apartment needs more ventilation. Could use more amenities sush as toiletries and kitchen linens. Overall it worked great for our group of seven friends of 50 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Noce appartment Lisbon

Nice appartment the problem was communicating with the owner they did not responded with VRBO messaging!!! Very annoying!!! But overall very good and well situated
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Hi Michel, happy you enjoyed your stay. I’m sorry but your comment is not accurate. My initial communication was on Vrbo and told you ( as option) that I was also available on what sapp… and after this message, you were texting me not on Vrbo messaging, asking me options for restaurants, to late check out, and fine for me… I always try to give best and preferable solution for my guests. For me is the same text on vrbo or other platform. If I knew that was an issue for you, for sure we could avoid this comment and communicate exclusively on vrbo! Thank you and all the best 😊
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8/10 Good

Lisa L.

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

Gaia- The best side of the river

We loved the location. Honestly Gaia is a a great place to stay. We were nervous about being across the river but so glad we selected this location. It is Surrounded by restaurants and wine cellars but still quiet. The unit was very clean and well stocked. The host was good in responding to our questions. Check in was a bit tricky because we arrived around 10:30pm. In the evening the street in front of the building becomes a pedestrian walkway and metal posts blocked our entry. In the daylight we figured a way in. This is not the fault of anyone just an observation The only negatives were related to the online listing. It says Parking available in one spot and onsite parking in another. It also says there was a dryer. These were key reasons we selected the property. There is no dryer which turned out not to be a big deal but the parking is in a garage 100m away and cost us 159 euros for 4.5 days. It would have been nice knowing in advance about the additional cost. It may have impacted our choice but in the end the location was spectacular. The 5 star rating is tough. I would prefer giving it a 9 out of 10.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

joanne f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive host. Apartment in an excellent area, clean and comfortable with all necessary amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene W.

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

Great place very close to the river…

I like the Gaia side, a little quieter the the Porto side but has all you could want w the port houses, cafes etc. easy walk across bridge to Porto if you want Apartment was very nice. Clean, lots of room, nicely decorated. Good host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

Great location & host!

My wife, sister, parents, and baby daughter all fit in this great apartment. Excellent location and wonderful view. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Benjamin! You and your lovely family were perfect guests!!! It was my pleasure to receive you in Porto :)
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

Excellently located and beautifully decorated, fully refurbished apartment in the heart of Porto

The Port Houses and on your doorstep and wine region within the Douro valley is in easy reach. I would recommend this splendid apartment for anyone wishing a short break in Porto which caters for up to 8 people, with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, which is within easy reach from the airport also by metro and cable car which are both a must. Great restaurants and bars are on your doorstep all overlooking the river if you require. A fabulous place and lovely owners who can't do enough for you.....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank You! You were also 5 star guests! All the best for you and your friends, and we will love to have you with us again :) Obrigado

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