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GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage

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Facade to the garden, terrace and koi pond under the access stairs
Living room
Dining area
Garden and terrace
The neighbourhood

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 340 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Porto
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage

This is the perfect home for those who like to relax at the end of the day, after exploring the city, drinking a Porto wine in the beautiful and exotic tropical garden!
The whole house opens on glass over the garden and the two small fish ponds, which is very pleasant even at night, as the garden is lit and heated on cold nights!

With an excellent location in the heart of Porto, set in the lush and exotic garden of a typical house of Porto from the end of the 19th century, this house allows you to enjoy a relaxing and refined atmosphere in the heart of the city.

The house consists of glazed spaces over the garden, with living room, bedroom with a comfortable double bed, kitchenette and bathroom, that through three sliding panels allows you to isolate the area of the livingroom where is the sofa bed for two persons (1, 45 x 2.05), making this space a second room independent of the dining area.
The silence and tranquility of these spaces are guaranteed by double glazing.

The house is only 40 m2 but is very well equipped and very comfortable.
In summer the house is always very fresh, hence it is not necessary to have air conditioning. And in winter it is well heated, making it very comfortable.

The kitchen is fully equipped, including vitro-ceramic hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, oven, grill, espresso machine, coffee machine, kettle, etc. And in the house there is also a washing machine and a vacuum cleaner, 26 ”LCD television and Wi-Fi connection.

We offer fresh fruits and Porto wine for consumption on arrival free.
On the floor above the house there is an ample glazing made of glass brick from the garage, which is for your exclusive use if you come by car.

Property manager

Jorge Cruz da Cunha
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 29424/AL

About the area

Porto

Located in Bonfim, a neighbourhood in Porto, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach and Espinho Beach. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Porto

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Porto City Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ribeira Square - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Campo 24 Agosto Station - 4 min walk
  • Campanhã Station - 15 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Odete Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mesa 325 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Rogério do Redondo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A Certain Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nova Era - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage located?

Located in Bonfim, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Military Museum of Porto and Bolhao Market. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are also within 1 mile (2 km). Campo 24 Agosto Station is only a 4-minute walk and Heroísmo Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marty O.

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

Porto Visit September 2024

Everything about our stay in this apartment met our expectations. The apartment is tastefully furnished, comfortable, safe and secure and well equipped. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and ideally positioned for exploring Porto. A nearby metro stop makes it easy to get around the city and Uber rides were easy to arrange and use. The host was friendly and very helpful suggesting things to do and places to see. We enjoyed our stay and we would definitely stay with this host again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S., North Vancouver

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

Wonderful Place

Manuela and Jorge are excellent hosts. They gave us the warmest welcome we have ever had at a VRBO with lots of information about what to do in Porto. Great location, easy walk into city centre and lots of places to eat and drink in the area. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

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

An oasis during Porto visit

Jorge is an amazing host who went above and beyond to help us enjoy our time in Porto. I admired structural evidence of his experience as a professional architect in the renovated tiny house - it's small but feature packed. The decorations inside reflect his passion as restorer of classic items (cars, lamps, furniture). Open the doors and you'll step out to an oasis of tropical plants, trees, and water features. The place provides a special environment for mental and physical rest after a full day of exploring Porto! The house is within easy walking distance of the city center with many new and diverse restaurants nearby. You can tell that Jorge is proud of his city and he eagerly shared how to explore Porto. He marked up a paper map with a local's perspective on places we might like to visit, where to eat, and how to get there. That was really valuable to make the most of our time and energy while we were out and about. Lastly, the Garden House is full of amenities and clean - absurdly clean. The level of care and effort required to make that a repeated experience guest after guest is stunning and reflects the host's thoughtfulness for his guests. I will definitely return for future stays at the Garden House.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heiko W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta H., COLORADO SPRINGS

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

Amazing tranquility!

Jorge’s property is just perfect! Everything you need for a great stay. The patio area with coy ponds are so wonderful for a morning coffee. The kitchen is well equipped. The place is small but incredibly functional. Location is perfect- just a short walk to plenty of great restaurants. Easy 10-15 minute walk to historical Porto. Jorge was so helpful with directions and even restaurant reservations. We will return !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry G., Victoria, BC, Canada

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

City oasis of quiet and beauty.

Host met us and showed us our lovely rental, and gave us great touring advice. The apartment is set in a tropical garden and well outfitted for a day Porto stay. Easy walking to most sites. Great for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Perfect for short stay in Porto

The Garden House is a compact space where everything you could need has been thought of. It was comfortable and convenient for 2 people, and is visually pleasing both inside and out, with a sitting area in the walled-in garden and Koi ponds. The accommodations were spotlessly clean, and convenient to walking the historic district of Porto, the metro, groceries and the river. Jorge was a perfect host and kindly provided a few extras and also recommendations for restaurants and things to do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane M., London

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

Beautiful place

Lovely place with all that you need, super quiet but well located to walk to central Porto and enjoy the sites. Jorge and Manuella are very nice hosts and I would happily book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie H.

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

Magnifique

Séjour magnifique !! Emmanuella nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux et a pris le temps de nous expliquer les endroits à visiter et à fréquenter. L'appartement est très agréable et très fonctionnel A proximité de tous, je vous le conseille vivement. Toutes nos félicitations et un grand merci pour tout Sylvie / Eric
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philippe T., LES SABLES D'OLONNE

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

Très bon séjour

Accueil, situation, maison, tout est parfait !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mendizabal v.

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

Excellent séjour

Nous voudrions remercier Manuela et Jorge pour leur gentillesse et tous les renseignements apportés. Nous avons passés un excellent séjour dans cet agréable jardin et cet appartement donc la propreté est irréprochable !!Emplacement idéal à proximité de tout!! Maison très calme avec en plus une place de parking privative!! Nous recommandons cet appartement les yeux fermés !! Encore un grand merci pour tout!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ilidio B.

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

Nice garden apartment beautiful

Nice place with a beautiful garden nice and clean me and my wife had a great time there the area is nice close to everything we recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D., Dolbeau-Mistassini, Québec, Canada

Séor

Séjour parfait dans cet espace enchanteur - accueil personnalisé et chaleureux. Que de bons mot pour l'ensemble de ce séjour!

10/10 Excellent

Martha B., Canada

Heavenly

This space is too small to describe our lovely, unforgettable stay at the gardenhouse ! J&M
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Constant P., Repentigny

Great place to be.

Easy to visit Porto from appartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Armand L.

Chaleureux accueil

Merci à Manuela pour sa gentillesse, son attention et sa disponibilité. Elle nous a donné de bonnes adresses, cela nous a permis de bien optimiser notre court séjour. Le jardin est magnifique et la conception du logement très recherchée avec des détails très raffinés. (Le travail de l'architecte !). Nous recommandons ce lieu et garderons un excellent souvenir de Porto. Marie-Thé et Armand.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vernon C.

Lovely vacation rental!

My husband and I stayed here for eleven days and were very happy that we chose this vacation rental. We needed a place to park our rented car so it was wonderful to have a garage. The apartment is quite unique. It is actually underneath the garage, so a few steps below street level. However, descending the stairs from the garage one finds oneself in a small oasis of a garden complete with two koi ponds. It was a delight to open the blinds each morning and have this lovely garden in front of us. The apartment itself is interesting and it is apparent that Jorge has exercised his creativity in its construction. It is not the usual utilitarian IKEA furnished condo. It has been made to use the space very cleverly and furnished with “real” furniture. It is true that the shower is tiny, but the water is hot and plentiful. We used the clothes washer, stove, oven and dishwasher with no problem. We appreciated that the apartment was cleaned and linens changed midway through our stay. The apartment is away from the busy old city, and it was in a very quiet location. The market at the end of the street was very handy. The tourist Centre of the old city was within a half hour walk, but we found that taxis in Porto are very reasonable and used them often. Jorge returned our damage deposit very promptly and was quick to answer our emails. All in all, a very happy experience!

6/10 Okay

Trevor B., Edmonton, AB, Canada

Unique Private accomodation

Location is good with many of the main sites within a 20 - 30 minute walk. Nice to have garage parking but we rarely took the car out. Bed was great, but furniture (chairs/couch) need to be replaced/updated. Shower is quite tight, so if you're a large person you're not going to enjoy that. SItting outside in your own private garden was a great way to end the day. Had problems with the washer, but there's a laundry mat within a block. Be sure to check out the cemetery just south west of the apartment - a beautiful, intriguing experience. Would be tight for more than one couple, but Jorge has a 3 bed accomodation in the same yard that I would suggest looking at.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

jean michel w.

Séjour à Porto.

Un Super accueil de Manuela , une location conforme à l annonce, avec sa petite terrasse. L appartement est très bien placé, proche du centre, pas besoin de voiture pour visiter Porto qui est une ville magnifique. Je recommande vivement cette location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jochen P., Berlin

Wundervoll

Manuela und Jorge sind entzückend. Das Apartment war perfekt für uns. Lage, Ausstattung und Ambiente sind vorzüglich. Porto ist Klasse. Aber versuchen Sie mal ein passendes MetroTicket am Automaten zu kaufen. Abenteuer. Als Berliner denkt man, man käme überall zurecht. Ohne die Hilfe des freundluchen Personals neben dem Automaten wäre man aufgeschmissen. Zurück in der Oase ist das dann aber vergessen. 5 Sterne mit Blumengirlande Jochen

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

A Cozy Hidey-Hole

This place is a little quirky, in that you gain access by going through the garage and the apartment is actually located beneath the garage. But the owner/landlord is an architect so he has come up with a clever and efficient design which is cozy and quite accommodating. The photos in the listing show it off well. Comfortable bedding, thick towels for the shower, more hot water than you will need. Dish washer, full size refrigerator, clothes washer, and a towel warmer / drying rack. This is the only property of dozens we have stayed in that provides a can of shaving cream for those who require it. A real gem of a rental!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

ROBERT B.

Location très bien située et très bien entretenue.

Très bien.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M.

FANTASTIC PROPERTY

Just look at the 500 positive reviews.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

Cool space in Porto - with a secured parking space!!

Impressed by by our hosts, location, and unique space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien K.

Un séjour parfait dans un lieu magnifique

Notre séjour a commencé par un agréable accueil avec une présentation des choses à faire et à voir à Porto, et une explication pratique sur le quartier. La maison est très bien située pour découvrir tous les quartiers de Porto, à pied ou en métro (station à quelques minutes) mais son point fort est le jardin et son calme, très agréable en fin de journée. Les services proposées sont aussi appréciables en court de séjour. De plus, le propriétaire est une personne très sympathique et serviable. Nous avons vraiment passé un agréable séjour à Porto et recommandons cette location.

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Hosted by Jorge Cruz da Cunha

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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