Apartment in Vila Nova de Gaia
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
The Space
Enjoy a relaxing stay in this highly convenient apartment featuring stunning river views and a fully equipped kitchen (complete with a dishwasher and washing machine for your convenience). Its privileged location makes it the perfect home base to seamlessly explore the riverside area of Gaia and the vibrant city of Porto, mostly on foot or by a quick metro ride.
Check-in and Check-out Details
- Self Check-in: Allowed and encouraged. Please note that if you are arriving after 10:00 PM, we are unable to provide remote support upon arrival.
- In-person Check-in: Requires you to provide your arrival time at least 48 hours in advance. If you do not arrive within 30 minutes of the scheduled time, the host may need to leave and a new appointment will be required (subject to availability).
- Late Arrivals: In-person check-ins after 10:00 PM require prior confirmation and incur an additional fee of €25.
- Late Check-out: Failure to comply with the standard check-out time will result in a €25 charge for each hour of delay.
House Rules and General Guidelines
- Occupancy: The facilities can only be used by registered guests. Stays of unaccompanied minors are strictly not allowed.
- Pets: We welcome 1 small animal per reservation. To avoid noise and/or damage, pets cannot be left unattended in the apartment. Owners must ensure cleanliness and hygiene within the apartment and building.
- Keys: Please be mindful of your keys. In case of non-return, a fee of €100 will be charged for each pair of keys or remote. If you leave the keys inside the house during your stay, an unlock fee applies: €50 (weekdays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM) or €100 (weekends, holidays, and other times).
- Sustainability and Services: We promote the sustainable use of resources; excessive consumption may be charged. Additionally, subscribing to TV channels not included in our standard package will incur an extra charge for the corresponding service.
- Environment: Portugal's climate can be hot and humid, which may occasionally encourage small insects. While we use regular pest control, we ask for your help to prevent them by keeping doors closed, properly disposing of garbage in the designated bins, and storing food responsibly. We cannot offer refunds for occasional insects.
- Respect the Space: Please treat the house as if it were your own and leave everything as you found it. A digital dossier with more detailed rules is posted in the apartment.
Taxes and Additional Services
- ID and City Tax: All guests must present a valid ID. A city tax is applied to all guests staying at properties located in Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Extra Cleaning: Mid-stay cleaning can be provided upon request for an extra cost of €60 per stay.
- Baby Crib: Children under 2 years old can be accommodated in a crib for €30 (pre-booking is required).
Enjoy a relaxing stay in this highly convenient apartment featuring stunning river views and a fully equipped kitchen (complete with a dishwasher and washing machine for your convenience). Its privileged location makes it the perfect home base to seamlessly explore the riverside area of Gaia and the vibrant city of Porto, mostly on foot or by a quick metro ride.
Check-in and Check-out Details
- Self Check-in: Allowed and encouraged. Please note that if you are arriving after 10:00 PM, we are unable to provide remote support upon arrival.
- In-person Check-in: Requires you to provide your arrival time at least 48 hours in advance. If you do not arrive within 30 minutes of the scheduled time, the host may need to leave and a new appointment will be required (subject to availability).
- Late Arrivals: In-person check-ins after 10:00 PM require prior confirmation and incur an additional fee of €25.
- Late Check-out: Failure to comply with the standard check-out time will result in a €25 charge for each hour of delay.
House Rules and General Guidelines
- Occupancy: The facilities can only be used by registered guests. Stays of unaccompanied minors are strictly not allowed.
- Pets: We welcome 1 small animal per reservation. To avoid noise and/or damage, pets cannot be left unattended in the apartment. Owners must ensure cleanliness and hygiene within the apartment and building.
- Keys: Please be mindful of your keys. In case of non-return, a fee of €100 will be charged for each pair of keys or remote. If you leave the keys inside the house during your stay, an unlock fee applies: €50 (weekdays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM) or €100 (weekends, holidays, and other times).
- Sustainability and Services: We promote the sustainable use of resources; excessive consumption may be charged. Additionally, subscribing to TV channels not included in our standard package will incur an extra charge for the corresponding service.
- Environment: Portugal's climate can be hot and humid, which may occasionally encourage small insects. While we use regular pest control, we ask for your help to prevent them by keeping doors closed, properly disposing of garbage in the designated bins, and storing food responsibly. We cannot offer refunds for occasional insects.
- Respect the Space: Please treat the house as if it were your own and leave everything as you found it. A digital dossier with more detailed rules is posted in the apartment.
Taxes and Additional Services
- ID and City Tax: All guests must present a valid ID. A city tax is applied to all guests staying at properties located in Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Extra Cleaning: Mid-stay cleaning can be provided upon request for an extra cost of €60 per stay.
- Baby Crib: Children under 2 years old can be accommodated in a crib for €30 (pre-booking is required).
Amenities at Avenida: Central, Garage, Metro
Non-smoking
Map of Vila Nova de Gaia
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Excellent vacation rental in a relatively uncrowded neighborhood of Villa Nova de Gaia across the Douro River and accesible to Douro by a quick walk (fifteen or twenty minutes - about a mile) over the super scenic main bridge to the Center of the City. Clean, spacious and comfortable. It's in an apartment building on a large avenue, so city noise can be heard at the front of the apartment but not at all from the bedrooms. Well equipped kitchen with multiple coffee makers and everything needed to fix breakfast or to spend an evening eating in. Two markets within a five minute stroll. Two baths with showers (one with a bidet!). One shower is European style: bathtub with a hand held shower - totally usable but may be an adjustment for Americans. The apartment has a washer, and a couple options to hang laundry. Linens and towels changed twice during our two week stay. Convenient in-building parking, though the space is small and very tightly angled by North American standards. Sonia and her colleagues were very responsive and helpful day and night. This is a great choice for groups of four to six.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
This was the fourth place we stayed in during 3 weeks in Europe and, we all agreed, it was the best by far. Spacious, comfortable, clean, well-stocked with basic necessities, and with all the comforts of home. The apartment is on the fourth floor (with elevator) and has great views of the city and the Duoro river. When booking, I was a bit concerned that we weren't actually staying in Porto, but in Gaia. In fact, this was a plus. The immediate neighborhood had everything we could ask for - easy access to shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing possibilities. The tram/metro was a stone's throw away and only three short stops across the river and into Porto. (Actually walkable for those of us with no mobility issues)Our host, Sonia, was very accommodating. We were welcomed with samples of the area's famous port wine, and, later, Sonia texted us background information on the big Festival of St John the Baptist, which we were fortunate to witness the night before leaving Porto. Staying here was a perfect end to our vacation. Thanks Sonia!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2023
Nice apartment. Very convenient to the metro. Supplies in the kitchen and bathrooms were ample for our stay.
Beds were a bit hard. Had to put padding under sheets.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2023
This property was what our group of six needed. It's location was convenient, walked to the river and over every day. Living area, spacious and cozy.
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9.8Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
"Excellent vacation rental in a relatively uncrowded neighborhood of Villa Nova de Gaia across the Douro River and accesible to Douro by a quick walk (fifteen or twenty minutes - about a mile) over th..."
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