Rural Tourism House, COURTYARD HOUSE

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A pool area with a white structure, metal stairs, and potted plants.
A hammock under a tree in a courtyard with buildings in the background.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a wooden ceiling.
A table set for two with a view of the sea and parked scooters in the background.
A stone building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with yellow flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer

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

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
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 cottage 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 and Crystal Palace Gardens. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding 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, COURTYARD HOUSE have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural Tourism House, COURTYARD HOUSE?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural Tourism House, COURTYARD HOUSE on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$509, 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, COURTYARD HOUSE pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rural Tourism House, COURTYARD HOUSE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural Tourism House, COURTYARD HOUSE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Tourism House, COURTYARD HOUSE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural Tourism House, COURTYARD HOUSE located?

This family-friendly Vila Nova de Gaia cottage 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place to stay

We enjoyed our time here. The place was very clean and the property was lovely. The host was very welcoming and he made us feel at home. We would highly recommend this place to stay. It is about a 20 min Uber ride from the historical area of Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Tammy & Carlos Wonderful couple, very friendly and attentive, they left the house impeccable, following the house rules. It was a great pleasure to meet them, come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Courtyard House

This quaint property is very close to the ocean and all that Villa Gaia offers. The owner lives onsite and was easy to contact via app. We enjoyed our stay and will visit again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2024
Dear Richard, I hope you find the house you are looking to buy near Lisbon. It was a pleasure to have you as guests. Thank you very much Kind regards Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place to stay.

Joaquim is a very gracious host. He is very friendly and knowledgable about the area. His property is beautiful and very peaceful. We hightly recommend that you stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little hideaway

What an amazing little couples retreat, had a fabulous time in the pool and private garden. Own entrance in and out of property. Beautiful surroundings and lots to do. Clean, tidy and well presented property, will definitely be back. Local amenities good and bus straight to Porto City, good travel connections via metro.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Just perfect for my stay. With a warm welcome from Joaquim, i took a moment to take in the tranquil setting in a beautiful garden and the perfect apartment with everything I could possibly need. The location is 10/10, a few minutes to the beach and restaurants and a short taxi ride to fabulous Porto. Joaquim is so kind and helpful and i couldn't recommend a stay here highly enough. If it's available snap it up!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Liz Very friendly and calm, she was a wonderful guest, she will always be welcome! All the best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent ! 👍

We were greeted warmly by Joaquim. He explained everything in our apartment and around the property. We’ve stayed in many properties and Joaquim was the best ever introduction. The property had everything we needed and all was very clean and in good condition. The property was in a great location and was ideally placed for visiting Porto and Douro valley, Aveiro and Braga. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La localisation est incroyable (max 10 min à pieds pour aller jusqu’à la plage) Cependant, il y aurait selon moi quelques points à améliorer : - le lit, inconfortable, il grinçait à chaque mouvement et on se tapait dans les pieds qui étaient en ferraille, c’était franchement insupportable- la moustiquaire, elle était mal positionnée, on s’est fait piquer par les moustiques pendant tout le séjour - l’entretien de la piscine, je n’ai pas l’impression qu’il était fait tous les jours, il y avait pas mal de feuilles et autres choses dedans, ce qui ne donnait pas forcément envie de se baigner - le fait d’être réveillée tous les matins vers 8h par le bruit d’une tondeuse à gazon, le logement est très mal isolé, on entends vraiment tout
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, Stelvina. La piscine privée est nettoyée quotidiennement, tout comme la piscine commune. La présence de feuilles dans la petite piscine privée est naturelle car elle est entourée d'arbres ; on la nettoie, mais il arrive qu'une feuille ou deux y retombent. Je n'ai jamais eu de plainte concernant le confort du lit.Pour evite lês Mustique il faut fermer la musticaire de la fenêtre Cordialment Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bon point de départ pour visiter Porto et Gaia

Logement petit mais bien aménagé. Très beau front de mer à proximité pour la marche et les couchers de soleil.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Merci beaucoup !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super sejour

Super accueil du proprio. Tout était parfait, excellent sejour avec porto maison et huile d olive maison offerte parle propriétaire
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Christophe, Merci beaucoup pour votre gentillesse inégalée. Cordialement Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schöner Aufenthalt

Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Meer ganz nah, viel Ruhe und die Nähe zu Porto haben uns gefallen. Danke für den guten Portwein!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wunderbar

Wir haben den Aufenthalt bei Joaquim sehr genossen. Seine Gastfeundlichkeit war außerordentlich. So kamen wir in den Genuß, eine Kostprobe seines eigenen Portweins und seines Olivenöls zu bekommen. Er war immer ansprechbar und hat uns tolle Tipps gegeben. Joaquim, du bist einfach super! Wir wußten, dass das Apartment recht klein ist, aber dafür hatten wir einen großartigen Außenbereich zur eigenen Verfügung.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Liebe Christine und Aidi, Es war uns eine große Freude, Sie als Gäste zu haben. Ihr großes Mitgefühl ist sehr beunruhigend. Vielen Dank, kommen Sie oft wieder! Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schöne fewo in einer tollen Gegend

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt in der Ferien Wohnung von Joaquim. Das Anwesen ist sehr schön und Großräumig angelegt. Die Ferien Wohnung für 2 Personen hat alles was man für einen Urlaub braucht. Joaquim ist ein freundlicher offener Mensch. Er spricht fließend englisch und ist zudem hilfsbereit. Er hat uns die Weinberge 1,5 Stunden entfernt empfohlen und wir waren begeistert. Die Lage der Wohnung ist sehr gut. Zu Fuß sind es 5 min zum Meer und 8 min zum nächsten Strand. In der Nähe gibt es viele Cocktail bars und Restaurants. Nach Porto mit dem Uber sind es 15 nun und kostet etwa 7 Euro. Leider konnten wir nicht reiten, aber das klappt bestimmt beim nächsten mal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quartier für einen kurzen Portobesuch

Die Lage ist sehr gut, sowohl für Ausflüge nach Porto wie auch zum Atlantik-Strand und zum Ufer des Douro. Parkplatz safe auf dem Grundstück, kleines Gärtchen mit charmanter Sitzecke. Das Appartement ist leider sehr klein, mit heruntergeklapptem Schrank-Bett bleibt kaum Bewegungsraum. Die Begrüßung und Betreuung waren sehr nett und entgegenkommend (Joaquim hat bis spät abends gewartet, weil unser Flieger Verspätung hatte). Der Begrüßungs-Portwein war exzellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
guten Abend, Danke für deinen Kommentar. Offensichtlich ist das von ihnen gemietete Haus ein Studio mit 45 m2, ohne Zweifel, dass das Haus der veröffentlichten Anzeige entspricht. Wir haben jedoch 2 geräumigere Häuser, in denen wir Sie bei Ihrem nächsten Aufenthalt gerne begrüßen würden. Schöne Grüße Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Relaxante

Propriedade muito bonita e bem tratada recomendo vivamente em relação ao proprietário sr Joaquim só posso agradecer a atenção demonstrada vou voltar de certeza obrigado.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent séjour

Accueil et hôte agréable, mis à disposition plan de la ville avec des conseils sur des sites à visiter. Hôte se tient à disposition si besoin. Nous recommandons cette location.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Très beau séjour

Très belle propriété et beau séjour à Porto.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Merci beaucoup !
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent environnement

L'appartement n'est pas très grand mais il est fonctionnel. L'accueil est excellent. L'environnement est idéal.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2022
Merci beaucoup ! Je vous attends dans vos prochaines vacances à Porto! À bientôt Cordialement Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property, host and location!

We were lucky to find such a wonderful property and owner. The beach is only a couple blocks away, as are multiple restaurants and a grocery store. The host knew all about the area and the history, and was very helpful. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super

Merci à Joachim et sa famille pour ce beau séjour à Porto. Nous y avons passé une très agréable moment, et nous retenons surtout la qualité de l'accueil de nos hôtes !
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2022
Pauline et Louis, Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. Vous été une couple merveilleux ! Je vous souhaite bonne chance pour votre famille !
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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goede lokatie voor strand

Een kleine accomodatie, maar wel goed te doen. Er zijn wel veel blaffende honden in de omving, dat is snachts wel jammer.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
Dear Lea, Thank you very much for your comment, obviously that as they were accompanied with 2 dogs, they barked and provoked the barking of other dogs neighboring Quinta das Camelias. I'm sorry but during the stay they were treated very much by me and they never showed me any inconvenience. greetings Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, very homely atmosphere with Joaquim being a perfect host. Close to the beach, could hear the ocean at night which was lovely. Accommodation had everything that we needed for our stay, well equipped kitchen and barbecue outside. Very quiet area but close to seafront cafes and restaurants. Short ride to centre of Porto and Afurada fishing village serving delicious seafood. Would definitely recommend, we have enjoyed every minute of being there. Excellent stay!!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acolhedor

Uma ótima estadia, num sitio sossegado. Boa privacidade e o Senhor Joaquim era muito simpático.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacances de rêves

Propriétaire accueillant il fait tout pour que vous soyez satisfait. Situation pour visiter porto et ses environs extra et à 200 m de la plage pour d excellentes balles ou randonnées.Je conseille cette location.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Bruno, Merci beaucoup pour Votre appréciation de votre séjour, il est très importante pour moi. Couple merveilleux et délicat, toujours très chaleureux. Merci
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Découverte merveilleuse

Agréable, reposante, équipements satisfaisants et surtout Joaquim très attentif pour le bien être de ses hôtes. A recommander sans problème.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Catherine et Philippe, Merci beaucoup! Joaquim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy room with beautiful outdoor area.

We enjoyed the time very much. Joaquim ist a very nice host and helpful with everything. The small flat has everything you need and is very clean and cozy. Outdoor area is beautiful with a small pool, BBQ and a hammock. The beach is close (5 min walk) but it was a little bit too cold and windy. We would definitely come back. Thank you Joaquim, also for your tips and recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thank you very much
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