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Rural tourism accommodation, rustic house on the beach.

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A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a tiled deck and a low white wall.
A courtyard with a cobblestone floor, wooden furniture, and a pergola.
A stone building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with yellow flowers.
A greenhouse with rows of plants, including leafy greens and small bushes, under a transparent roof structure.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a large wardrobe, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive under the open sky
    Relax and unwind in the top-rated outdoor pool, offering a refreshing retreat under the sun.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Praia de Lavadores, Vila Nova de Gaia,, Porto District
  • Place, Lavadores Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Douro Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in Canidelo, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Porto Botanical Garden, or check out an event or a game at Rosa Mota Pavilion. Jet skiing and kayaking 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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Praia de Lavadores, Vila Nova de Gaia,, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Lavadores Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Douro Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ribeira Square - 12 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Coimbroes Station - 4 min drive
  • Santo Ovídio Station - 7 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AQUA - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kaffa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ar de Mar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Praia - Sushi and Music - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Helena - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rural Tourism House, Rustic House on the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural tourism accommodation, rustic house on the beach.?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural tourism accommodation, rustic house on the beach. on 25 Apr 2027 start from AU$940, 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.

Is Rural Tourism House, Rustic House on the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Rural Tourism House, Rustic House on the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural Tourism House, Rustic House on the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Tourism House, Rustic House on the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural Tourism House, Rustic House on the Beach located?

This family-friendly Vila Nova de Gaia holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lavadores Beach, Porto Botanical Garden and Arrabida Shopping. University of Porto is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent stay! Our family deeply enjoyed this beautiful location that’s conveniently close to the beach and local amenities.Joaquim was an excellent host and ensured we had everything we needed upon arrival - we were deeply sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2026
Thank you very much for your sympathy
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and perfect stay. The most gracious host I’ve ever encountered.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your attention and delicatessen I hope you can be back one day. All the best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Awesome property and lovely area to stay if you need to relax a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Luke, Thank you very much for your appreciations! Kind regards Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodation was perfect with everything you need. Very good shower and nice pool for relaxing by. Joaquin was a great host and ensured we had everything we needed even organising g a tour for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Sally, tank you very much, your are always welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property

Amazing hospitality. Great location and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2025
Very nice and attentive couple, I loved that they stayed with us. Coming again Extremely polite people, they left the house impeccable
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing rental, within large grounds, very close tothe boardwalk and ocean. The host Joaquim and his wife were incredibly helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice warm welcome with plenty of information given. The property was excellent & is in a great location. Enjoyed the complimentary port.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The location absolutely can not be beat! Enjoyed morning coffee and evening port on the quiet porch. Note: the beds are very firm.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for your attention. I hope you will Came backs
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Porto and the Beach

Lovely property, setting and excellent location. Joachim is a great host,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Thank you very much James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

Our property was fantastic, the owner was very personable and gave us lots of great suggestions. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2024
Thank you very much! I am very happy that have really enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable clean and well equipped

We had a wonderful stay here. The location is great, just a short walk from the ocean boardwalk. It was by far the best equipped kitchen and laundry of all of the places we stayed. The host was excellent and responded very quickly to any questions we had. The pool and property is lively and great for a day of rest between adventures
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

The house is advertised. A couple of blocks walk to the ocean. Nice and quiet and secluded. Owner is great and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2025
Hi Michael, Thank you very much for being with us. We loved meeting you, I hope the rest of your Algarve and Lisbon trip has enchanted you. Your short stay in Porto made it clear that there was a lot left to explore in the North of Portugal. Como back often! Kind regards Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of paradise just outside Porto! We really enjoyed our stay. Property was well equipped and clean. Grounds were fantastic with lovely pool and gardens. Easy/cheap uber into Porto and free parking available as we drove up from Lisbon and did a day trip to Douro valley. Our host Joao was amazing and a pleasure to deal with before and during the trip. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
Thank you very much! You are wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

A charming host, who helped us get situated and recommended restaurants in this property that is an oasis, within the city of Gaia was nothing short of a delight! Walking along the sea on the Promenade was great fun. And you are just a short Uber away from historic Porto.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

What a lovely Place near to the ocean - that was a fantastic holiday week and a wonderfol host - many thanks Joaquim!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Dear Wolfgang, Thank you very much. I hope that that you can come same other time for another holiday. Seeing you Kind regards Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Oasis 5 minutes from beach and promenade

This is a beautiful property. It's tucked away with lots of green space and privacy, very close to a gorgeous and endless beach and a wonderful promenade that stretches for miles dotted by restaurants and cafes. Joaquim is a wonderful host. He really takes pride and treats wonderfully.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2025
Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with everything you need! The kitchen is spacious and has everything you need! The house was very clean. Great outside area, lovely swimming pool! Location was perfect, so close to the beach and 20 min per bike to Porto (15 min Uber). The host Joaquim was very hospitable, taking very good care of us, and helping with everything we needed!
Stayed 46 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly and Hospitable

Joaquim was an informative and pleasant host. He greeted us with a plethora of local information and advice, as well as some lovely port wine that he had produced. The property had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thank you very much Jan. Thank you very much Jan !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was no vineyard view. We didn’t have a pet. And it’s two blocks from the beach but a wonderful location
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Dear Phyllis, Thank you so much for your kindness. My wife and I loved the chocolates and the card. You are incredibly wonderful. Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

A piece of heaven, a farm middle of the buzzling city. Lovely hosts that welcomed us, and was very helpful to find our way around in the Porto area. We can highly recommend this place. Ulrika with family from Sweden
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you very much, you are fantastic people! Seeing you at lobster festival in Sweden
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was good;

Good things
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
Merci pour votre commentare Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. Je ne pense pas que vous serez très familier avec en faisant attention aux règles d'hébergement, un certain inconfort se créait lors de l'invitation d'étrangers, qui restaient sur la propriété au-delà des conditions normales et dans des conditions inacceptables, soit un camion où ils ont passé la nuit. Finalement, tout s'est bien terminé, il n'y avait pas dégâts et la maison allait bien. Cordialement Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Vila Nova da Gaia

Joaquim and Rosalina could not have been nicer and more helpful to us during our stay. (Especially when I had a bit of lower stomach bug during our stay). Also appreciated the help with dinner reservations and recommendations. Thanks again, Joaquim!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in Porto

Loved this place! The host, Joaquim, is incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating. We loved the grounds and the location. Peaceful, secluded, yet smack dab in the heart and soul of a beach community. The house is equipped with EVERYTHING you might need. Thank you, Juaquim!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
Thank you very much wonderful couple!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic house in the middle of modern growth

Our host Joaquim was very nice and accommodating. The house and grounds were immaculate. It was wonderful to have access to onsite laundry. It is about a three minute walk to the beach and boardwalk. We rented a car so access was very easy into Porto. There is a local bus stop right next to the property. We would absolutely stay at this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Kurt, Obrigado pela Simpática avaliação. Hóspedes, simpáticos , deixaram casa impecável, cumpridores das regras da casa. Voltem sempre!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO in Europe

Joaquim and his wife Rosalina were truly magnificent hosts. The property was more than expected. the house is in walking distance to the beach with off street parking for beginners. The owner left his own olive oil and port wine both were delicious. There is a private pool if the beach is chilly you can swim her. It was great to have the space in this wonderful house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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