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Liiiving in Porto | Central Secret Terrace

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Outdoor dining
Spa
Room
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Porto, Porto
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Liiiving in Porto | Central Secret Terrace

Summary:
Discover us at our Central Secret Terrace, a cozy apartment in the heart of the Invicta city. Well located, this apartment is ideal for family holidays, friends, or a weekend getaway in the beautiful city of Porto.

The Space:
You will have at your disposal a spacious central terrace, two full suite bedrooms (one with a queen bed and the other with two single beds), a comfortable living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, and a guest bathroom with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

For your convenience, our apartment features air conditioning, electric heaters, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a Smart TV with a channel box, and Wi-Fi.

Book now! Because Liiiving is easy.

Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the apartment!

The Neighborhood:
The apartment is located on the popular Rua de Santo Ildefonso, right in the heart of Porto’s cultural and tourist center, where all the fun happens! It is surrounded by renowned restaurants and bars in the privileged Poveiros area, a lively and vibrant neighborhood.

Our top gastronomic recommendations include some of the city's best and most authentic restaurants: **Casa Guedes, Buraquinho, Venham Mais 5,** and **Escondidinho**.

If you’d like to explore other areas, there are several bus options, and the **Bolhão metro station** is just a 5-minute walk from the apartment.

We highly recommend visiting **Ribeira do Porto**, crossing the iconic **Dom Luís I Bridge**, strolling along **Cais de Gaia**, and tasting the finest **Port wines** in the region’s famous wine cellars or at the **WOW Porto Experience Center**.

For a scenic ride along the riverside, take **bus number 500**. Departing near **São Bento Station**, this route follows the **Douro River** waterfront all the way to **Foz**, the **Matosinhos beaches**, and ends at the **Matosinhos Municipal Market**, where you can enjoy delicious seafood and regional Portuguese delicacies.

We would love to welcome you!

For more recommendations, download our **“Liiiving” app**, available for **Android** and **iOS**.

Getting Around:
Perfect for staying in the heart of the city with easy access to the main tourist attractions, restaurants, and bars. The apartment is located next to Jardim de São Lázaro, less than a 10-minute walk from the famous Avenida dos Aliados and just 5 minutes from Rua de Santa Catarina.

You'll find the nearest metro stations, Bolhão and Campo 24 de Agosto, just a 5-minute walk away.

Other Things to Note:
To make Porto even more attractive, the municipal tourist tax has come into effect. A €2.00 fee is included in the price of your stay, applicable to guests aged 13 and over. This fee is charged per person, per night, for a maximum of 7 nights.
House Rules & Fees :
Smoking Policy
There is a zero-tolerance policyfor smoking on the property. If our team finds evidence that this rule has been violated (e.g., smoke odor, ashes, cigarette butts, etc.), a minimum fine of €200 will be applied.

Late Check-Out
If you require a late check-out, please contact our team to check availability. Unauthorized check-outs after the scheduled time will incur a charge of €200 per hour.
Lost or Forgotten Keys
- Lost keys: A replacement fee will be charged (cost upon request).
- Keys left inside the apartment: A €40 fee will apply for our team’s assistance after 7:00 PM.
- Keys left in the door lock (requiring technical intervention): Cost upon request.

Utility Limit for Long Stays (28+ nights)
For stays 28 nights or longer, utility costs (water, electricity, internet/TV package) are capped at €190. Any exceeding amount will be charged to the guest.

Property Inspections
The tenant agrees to allow the host’s representative to enter the property upon request for inspections. Monthly visits are scheduled for this purpose.

Important Notice
There is ongoing construction near the apartment, causing noise between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control and may impact your stay. We prioritize **transparency** to ensure that guest expectations are met.

Our mission is to make sure that Liiiving is easy.

Interaction with Guests:
If you need anything during your stay, please don't hesitate on contacting us !

Property manager

The Liiiving Team

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
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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 61074/AL

About the area

Porto

Located in Porto, this apartment is in the city centre. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market and Livraria Lello. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Rosa Mota Pavilion.
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Porto, Porto

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ribeira Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Marcolino Santa Catarina Stop - 5 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Combi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kinay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Battousai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cantinho dos Bragança - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Roma - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Liiiving in Porto | Central Secret Terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Liiiving in Porto | Central Secret Terrace?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Liiiving in Porto | Central Secret Terrace?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Liiiving in Porto | Central Secret Terrace located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Porto Coliseum and Bolhao Market. Porto Historic Center and Porto City Hall are also within 15 minutes. Marcolino Santa Catarina Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Batalha Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

Great Location

A great location for a stay in Porto. The apartment is as shown in the photos
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga H.

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

El apartamento muy bonito

Todo fue fenomenal, sitio muy céntrico y tranquilo, al apartamento no le faltaban detalles, muy recomendable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Secret Terrace

Overall very spacious and well located. All bedding and towels very clean. Very quiet. A few constructive criticisms: - no bedside tables - showers do not drain properly - dishwasher temperamental - no tea towels or oven gloves - sometimes fatty smell from restaurant next door - insufficient crockery which meant dishwasher has to be used more frequently - bathroom washbasin plugs do not allow for holding water - no instructions regarding disposal of rubbish - safe was locked and could not be opened - informed office but situation not resolved
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Walk to Everything

Great location, spacious apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Evaluation

A spacious ,comfortable and well equipped flat.The secret terrace however was a bit disappointing,we did not use it much.The area had a certain local flavour with restaurants,shops and grocery stores.We liked it very much.Our only complaint is that the code system for unlocking the entrance door to the flat functioned poorly.The staff helped us quickly with proper keys and a few other minor problems.Very handy to have the liiving help centre within walking distance when chequing out,they stored our luggage and ordered taxi for us.Very service minded and friendly staff
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anadi R.

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

Wonderful Porto trip!

This was clearly one of better properties we had stayed at in terms of all it had to offer. Very nice apartment in the middle of the city with great rooms with great distribution of the whole apartment. Everything worked flawlessly for us! The only issue was to find a place to park but since we came in ‘not peak’ season, we did manage to park on the street and pay the nominal fee required. An app to pay helped. The whole family enjoyed Porto, its architecture, its sense of style and most importantly many of the great restaurants. Where we stayed clearly helped,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great downtown location.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Great proximity to various places in Porto (parked the car the whole time). Usually there should be a couple of dishwasher packets (none provided) but maybe would have been brought if we had reached out. We were on the lower floor so we could hear footsteps above early morning so that may be a problem for some.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Cherie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porto

Interesting property, comfortable beds. Great area. Rugs were dirty, kitchen very poorly supplied, an easy chair was worn thru. Could have used a thorough cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Great place

We really liked the apartment! It was large, comfortable and perfect for our group. It has a nice outdoor patio and the beds were comfortable with a/c on every room. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Hidden Gem in the City

The property is exactly as described. It is on the first level and the only drawback is that it doesn’t get a lot of natural light and lacks a view. However, we were there to see Porto so spent most of the time sightseeing. We also had a car and there is an underground lot about 1 block away. The apartment is also very convenient to specialty shops, restaurants and markets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline V.

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful spot. Great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

We had a great stay in Porto

The apartment was great! The beds were comfortable, plenty of pillows, the sheets & towels were nice, the kitchen was well equipped, the apartment had natural light from the center courtyard, the bathrooms had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The apartment is close to a full size grocery store, the sushi restaurant next door was so good, we were walking distance from wonderful cafes, restaurants and beautiful sights. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos P.

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

Great location and apartment to enjoy Porto

Our family enjoyed our stay here. Lots of space in the living area and courtyard and two bedrooms. 2.5 bathrooms was nice. Showers were nice. Location was convenient to walk to main areas but also had a local vibe so you didn’t feel totally overwhelmed by tourists. The square down the road had some yummy tapas places and the pastry shop across the street was great. Only thing to be aware of is there is lots of activity right above so you hear foot traffic (quite a bit). The good news was we didn’t hear it while trying to sleep and the bedrooms were quiet and comfortable. Overall I’d recommend it - great place to base a stay in Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

probably the nicest city VRBO we've stayed in

lovely and large, located within walking distance of the sights in Porto; definitely will stay here the next time we are in Porto
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Lovely apartment.

Great location for us and feeling of being a local. Perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Perfect Porto apartment!

My husband and I spent three nights at the Porto Central Secret Terrace in mid-September and it was fantastic. Everything was as nice as you see in the photos and the team was very responsive and easy to work with. They also have a really great app with information about things to do and places to eat around Porto--I highly recommend checking it out. The bed was very comfortable as was the sitting area and the air conditioning worked well, which was needed during our stay. We also found it to be conveniently located for the things that we wanted to do. We didn't use the kitchen at all since there is so much great food to be found in Porto, but it was well equipped. I only wish we had stayed longer and would definitely stay here again on a future trip to Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline & Leslie C.

Convenient, comfy place to stay.

Modern conveniences in Porto. Loved the location and it was safe. Place was clean and well maintained. Would stay again if we visit Porto in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debby C.

Beautiful apartment and well-situated

This is a great apartment, beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our stay. We discovered one of the bathrooms had a leak in the ceiling from the apartment above. The Liiiving Team managed to fix the leak right away and even repainted the ceiling -- all in one afternoon. The location of the apartment was in a great area, out of the tourist fray, near great restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Tres bonne réception Humberto ! et qualité du condo

Un seul mot. MAGNIFIQUE !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by The Liiiving Team

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Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese