Maren
9/10
Denmark 🇩🇰
Amazing location
Pros: Amazing location right by the river near the bridge, near great restaurants and port wine cellars.
Cons: Smelled like sewage in one bedroom.
Tracey
10/10
Australia 🇦🇺
We loved this property! The location is amazing! Stunning view overlooking the Douro River, close proximity to markets,
Pros: We loved this property! The location is amazing! Stunning view overlooking the Douro River, close proximity to markets, food and tourist attractions. Everything about this stay was magical!
Steven
8/10
Australia 🇦🇺
Perfect location with the best view
Pros: We had a great stay! The space was clean and comfortable, and the location was absolutely perfect—close to everything we needed. We loved it and would definitely come back!
Cons: We really loved the space – it was clean, comfortable, and the location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. However, it was a bit inconvenient that check-in wasn’t until 4pm, which meant we had to find somewhere to store our luggage for a few hours. On top of that, the code box didn’t work when we arrived, so we had to wait for someone to come let us in, which took some time. Once we were in, though, everything else was great and we really enjoyed our stay.
Theona
9/10
South Africa 🇿🇦
Pros: Location is perfect. Ideal to explore Villa Nova da Gaia and Porto. Parking garage virtually across the road.
Cons: Shower in front bedroom with a view was too small and not comfortable to use. Bin in the kitchen is small. Floor boards noisy. We knew when the tenants in the Apartment above were back 😉
Foti
9/10
Australia 🇦🇺
Beautiful Porto in a great location with excellent old world charm accommodation.
Pros: Our stay in Porto was truly elevated by the exceptional location of the apartment in the Gaia district. Perched just beside the iconic Luís I Bridge, the property boasted unrivaled views of Porto’s stunning old town a UNESCO World Heritage site that looked like something out of a postcard from every window. The historic stone-walled building had such charm, and our river-facing room made every morning feel like a dream. Being just steps from all the famed port wine lodges added a flavourful, uniquely Porto touch to our experience. From the very first message, the staff were warm, responsive, and attentive, making sure every detail was addressed with care. Their hospitality really set the tone for a relaxed and memorable stay. We LOVED Porto!
Cons: While we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, there are a few details worth noting for future guests. The rooms would benefit from ceiling fans or proper air conditioning, as the portable plug-in units struggled to keep up with the heat. Additionally, there was an occasional musty odor near the entrance staircase, likely due to drainage issues installing a discreet deodorizer could go a long way in improving first impressions. A quirky aspect we encountered, not unique to this property, was the requirement to pay the local tourist tax in cash, without a receipt or formal documentation. We experienced this consistently across all our accommodations in Portugal, and while unusual, it seems to be a widespread practice. That said, these minor inconveniences didn’t detract from an otherwise wonderful visit. The charm, location, and hospitality won us over and we would gladly return for another stay.
Mary
10/10
Australia 🇦🇺
Excellent, very comfortable beds, lots of space for 3 people, fantastic views of Porto.
Pros: Everything, very well located to explore the area. Apartment was well set up with very nice decor, The complimentary bottle of wine for us on arrival. The host met us and he gave us lots of information and recommendations. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Cons: Nithing
Alice
8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Absolutely great location with great views. Apartment 03.
Pros: Great communication via messages to give all information provided.
Cons: It was a tiny bit noisy some nights in the front main bedroom, but nothing to keep us awake.
Dianajulie
8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Amazing location
Pros: Amazing location. 3 bedrooms all with a shower room. Clean. Lovely hot water in showers. Great for a group.
Cons: No action taken when there were a few items missing or broken and the drains in 2 of the showers were smelly
