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Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center

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Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Porto, Porto
  • Casa da Música
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center

House in the center of Porto, close to Lapa subway station, at 1. 6 km walking distance from historical center. Restaurants and Supermarket nearby (400 meters). Garden floor of a 2-family house with private entrance. Fully renovated flat with Wi-fi included.
Consisting of two bedrooms plus a TV room with a sofa bed (3rd bed), brand new kitchen with new appliances, fully equipped with electric 3-burner cook top, separate oven, dishwasher, clothes'washing machine and coffee maker with milk frother - start your day with your own cappuccino and fresh squeezed orange juice on the patio! Large kitchen table comfortably seats four. The kitchen opens onto a small sunroom which accesses the new windowed bathroom as well as the sunny outdoor patio and garden. Entire apartment for 1 to 4 people.

We would like to inform you that on March 1, 2018, the city of Porto will apply the Tourist Tax to all bookings in all hotels. Anyone older than 13 years, staying a night in Porto, pays the tax per night, per person for a maximum of seven straight nights per person and per stay.

Tourist Tax rates: € 2 per night and per person, up to a maximum total amount of € 14 (Seven straight nights per overnight stay / person). We ask guests to pay directly to the owner upon arrival.

Property manager

Rui Mario Ferreira da Cunha
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 57995

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Porto

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, this holiday home is near theme parks. Bolhao Market and Livraria Lello are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matosinhos Beach and Espinho Beach. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Porto, Porto

What's nearby

  • Casa da Música - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Porto City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ribeira Square - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Contumil Station - 7 min drive
  • Lapa Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nandinha - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Piscina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flor de Damião - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Monte Alegre - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cantinho do Sushi - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Boavista Square, Casa da Música and Porto City Hall. Livraria Lello and Bolhao Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lapa Station is 7 minutes by foot and Carolina Michaelis Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and good location
The host was very friendly and welcoming. The bottle of wine, bottle water and grapes were very good. Good walking distance to local coffee, local restaurants and historic center. Sleep accommodations were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

I S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We are really satisfied with our stay in this cosy home. Rui is really helpful and sorted us out even tho we had one extra visitor. Amazing restaurants close by.We will be back for for another visit in the future.Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small 2 bedroom futon
Confortable, well equipped, clean walk-in (no stairs) apartment with garden to enjoy. Best for 3 people but could accommodate 4. Host was very responsive. Close to grocery store & some restaurants. Short Uber & 30-minute walk to centre & water front.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Porto home
This host goes out of his way to ensure that guests have everything they could possibly need. Believe it or not, wine, fruit, coffee, tea, refrigerated water, toiletries, laundry supplies, dishwashing supplies .... the list goes on and on. You will be very impressed. The host is a lovely man, who will help you with whatever you need. Truly enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ise A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice when the weather is fine
The small garden is nice and when the weather is sunny and you can sit outside, it is a really nice location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay. Host was really responsive and thoughtful. Would stay there again happily!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place this. Had a great time
Loved this place. Perfect for 3 adults. Nice part of town and easy to walk to supermarket or town. Host was especially nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estuardo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Porto
The apartment is located in a very quite neighborhood. Rui made us feel at home and was prompt in his responses when we made inquiries about places.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient
The property is well located. Pingo Dose is a short walk for groceries. The Metro is close and there several restaurants nearby. Parking can be a bit difficult. The property is well supplied with everything you need to fix meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brogans

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfortable stay
We stayed here for two nights. Great location to historic area. Parking is tight, so paid to park at hotel around the corner. Rui was very helpful. suggestions.ingiving
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Porto stay.
Rui kindly meet us at the property and gave us a tour. The rooms were comfortable but small. We enjoyed eating out on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, clean and comfortable.
We had a great visit. Rui was very nice and accommodating, as well as flexible with our check in. I recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot - super quiet
We loved staying at Rui's place. We were able to walk downtown every day and enjoy the hustle and bustle but then return to the apartment located in a very quiet neighbourhood. Being just a few minutes walk from a good sized grocery store was an extra bonus. Thanks for everything Rui!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niloufar A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Everything was perfect! Very quiet and clean with a cozy charming garden. We were 4 adults and stayed 2 nights in Rui’s place. Comfy bed, coffee, wine fruits… thank you so much Rui! We really enjoyed our time in Porto! We’ll come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S., Manitou Springs, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and quiet apartment in Porto
Lovely stay with a quiet outdoor space, 2 bedrooms, and a full kitchen. It is located in a good spot as you are near the metro and within walking distance of the sites. Rui was a great host and very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice House Close to Metro and Bus
The house is quiet, clean with a nice garden and only a 9 minute walk from the Metro station Lapa. Rui is quick answering all questions. We had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet retreat
Rui was a wonderful host; greeting us to orient us to everything in the flat including a few treats he provided. We enjoyed the garden for coffee in the morning and a glass of wine after a day sightseeing. It was a good walk to the main tourist area but transit is also convenient. There is a good grocery store within a short walk. The location was nice and quiet for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik S., Bochum, Germany

Nice and quiet!
We had a comfortable stay in Porto Town- and with Rui a very warm-hearted and friendly host! Not far to the old town, only a short walk and three metro stations away. We like to recommend this accommodation. Have a wonderful time in this lovely city! H.Schubert
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M., West Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All Good
Our place was very close to historic Porto. We could walk which was an advantage. We had a car and we were able to park very close to the suite. Lots of room- 2 bedrooms, our host welcomed us and answered all our questions. (comfy beds).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisbon
Very cute rental with garden. Parking was available on the street but it is a narrow street. The host was there for our arrival and we had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect For Us!
My niece and I spent 3 nights is this 2 sweet bedroom apartment. Our host, Rui, is a delight! He was waiting for us when we arrived, explained the necessities, and provided fruit, tea, coffee, and even a bottle of wine! Lastly, the bedding was warm and cozy, which was perfect after a long day of touring. Thank you Rui!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host & lovely place
A friend and I stayed for about two weeks and I’m grateful that we came across it in our search. The apartment is quaint and had everything we needed. I especially appreciated that it had some basics that allowed us to cook our own meals on occasion, loved the backyard and although it is close to downtown Porto it’s located in a quiet neighborhood. Rui is the best host we could have asked for! He was warm, welcoming, accommodating, very responsive and just super kind. Although I arrived well before check-in time, he allowed me to already leave my luggage there, and we even went to a neighborhood café having a very pleasant chat and he gave me some great recommendations. Would definitely stay there again when in Porto. Thank you Rui!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Holiday Stay
We had an enjoyable stay at this property. Rui is an excellent host as he provided us with some "essentials" when we first checked in (milk, oranges, wine, cheese, etc). He also brought us a lovely Christmas gift (we stayed here over the holidays) of port wine and pao de lo and even had a small Christmas tree set-up for us when we checked in. The house is as advertised. Unfortunately, we were never able to take advantage of the lovely garden in the back due to the weather.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Leslie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
House in Porto
The owner is a very nice and accommodating man. Any questions Or information required was responded to promptly. My only comment was the house is quite old and things like low water pressure and making sure all doors and windows kept shut because of cats roaming around and ready to jump in was a pain. The house is certainly livable - just expected a little more updated. Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jutta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Es war kein Kontakt zu Fewo möglich
I wrote several email to your organization and you didn‘t answer. When I am on a Trip I have got a different email. I was not sure how to get in contact with the Person of the appartment. They all got. the wrong email address. But at least they Had my telephone number.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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