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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

House in the Historic center with view the Douro river 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms

HC Villa Douro stands out for its breathtaking panoramic views over the Douro River, as well as the Ponte D Luis I

Distinguished for the centennial renovated edifice that presents historical elements comos modern and vintage style.

Located just a few steps from the Douro River and the historic city of Oporto, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A few minutes from Ribeira, Palacio de Bolsa, Ferreira Borge Market, Avenida dos Aliados, São Bento Station, the centennial famed Lello Bookstore, Clericos Tower, Paris Galleries, Rua das Flores ...

Porto airport is 16 km from the property.

All rooms include windows and air conditioning.

Some rooms benefit from views of the Douro River.

Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette and served in the dining area.

Alternatively, there are a variety of local restaurants nearby.

Guests can also enjoy breakfast with fresh products, if desired.

A city tourist tax of € 2 / person / nigth, not inclued in the total price and to be paid on site upon arrival, will be applied to all guests older 13.

Property manager

Clara B.
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 53392/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in Santa Marinha, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Porto Botanical Garden, or check out an event or a game at Rosa Mota Pavilion. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

  • Porto Cathedral - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Porto City Hall - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ribeira Square - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Câmara de Gaia Station - 4 min drive
  • Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 16 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Temple D'ouro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca 17.56 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grelhados do Candal, Unipessoal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dona Maria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cockburn’s Port Wine Lodge - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is House in the Historic center with view the Douro river 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House in the Historic center with view the Douro river 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House in the Historic center with view the Douro river 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House in the Historic center with view the Douro river 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms located?

This family-friendly Vila Nova de Gaia holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ramos Pinto Cellars, Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Cais de Gaia and Gaia Cable Car are also within 10 minutes. Vila Nova de Gaia Station is 16 minutes by foot and Ribeira Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Excellent host and house

Clara was very kind to meet us at her home upon our arrival. Also, she treated us with her delicious homemade cake together with port. Clara has a lovely historic house with all the modern features and conveniences.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Fabulous stay in Porto

An excellent location for a stay in Porto. The host was extremely helpful and responsive. We were welcomed to her home with a fresh baked cake and some Port. We will look to stay here again for our next trip to Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Wonderful host!

The property was clean and lovely! Clara the host is warm, welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Loved our stay in Porto!

Property is great and as advertised. Host was awesome and very accomodating. I would only add that this is in Gaia and a bit of a walk to Porto. It was not a big deal for us and it’s still very nice. But, it could be something to consider for some people. We would defiantly stay here again if ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

Perfection in Porto

I cannot possibly say enough. Just book this place and see for yourself. Clara is the most amazing host I have ever encountered. Met us at the property ready with a cake and port wine. House is indescribable. Decorated beautifully with a touch a whimsy. Spacious, spotless, and serene. Walkable to downtown. If I could come every year, I surely would!! The absolute best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica O.

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

Great Host!

We had a great stay at Clara's home. Clara was amazing with communication! She was able to give suggestions on so many things in the area! She even booked a Douro Valley tour for us and had a gluten free cake waiting for us when we arrived. The home is very full of character and is decorated so nicely. From this location we were able to go on day trips to Douro Valley and Aveiro and also explored Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Gaia Perfection

Clara was a wonderful host - so helpful with recommendations and all the information we needed. The property was superb, comfortable and very well located. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Beautiful Home

The house was very nice with lots of space and great views of Porto. It is located just across the river. It is about a 10 minute walk down to old town, which has restaurants and shops. A quick walk across the bridge from old town and you are in the heart of Porto. There is a great bakery just up the street from the house that stopped at every morning. There are also local places nearby for Fado and dinner. Great place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Wonderful stay

Clara was a wonderful host. She allowed us to drop our bags early, so we could head out exploring. Parking was easy, directly across from the unit. We loved having an evening drink sitting in the open windows from the top floor with a view of Gaia and Porto. Clara also provided lots of information about tours and restaurants which was very helpful. The only thing I did not understand so adding this information for others. It is a 10 minute walk to the historic center of Gaia -- it takes longer to get across the bridge into old Porto (but still walkable). Had I spent more time looking at the map, I would have realized that in advance, so it was my own mistake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Incredible hospitality

Clara's stone house is beautifully decorated in her wonderful whimsical style and had everything we needed for a fantastic 3 days. But most important Clara went out of her way to share her knowledge of the area, book a table for us at the Fada restaurant, meet us in person with cake and Port and in a warm and hospitable way make sure our needs were met.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B., Westport,Ontario

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

Awesome location for exploring Douro River valley

Clara and her family’s historic home was beautiful decorated, and immaculately kept. We were greeted with fresh baked cake and port and a personal tour of our accommodations. The view from the third floor window was amazing. Clara was great at offering tips for our stay and she provided a house Manuel with plenty of options . The kitchen was well appointed. The bathroom and living space had a heater to use during cool evenings while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rekha R.

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

Perfect host cozy home!

Although we weren’t home enough to enjoy this cute home, Clara was probably the nicest host we ever had. From baking a welcome cake to checking in on us and giving us recommendations she was so kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume U.

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

Accueil, hospitalité, gentillesse

Un petit séjour de 5 jours qui nous a fait aimer le Portugal, en grande partie grâce à l'accueil et à la gentillesse de Clara, notre hôtesse. Clara ne se contente pas de louer un logement, elle fait également tout pour que votre séjour se passe bien, donne d'excellents conseils et est toujours prête à vous renseigner (visite d'Aveiro la Venise du Portugal, restaurant de Fado, restaurant chez Paula à 20 mètres de la maison...). Dommage qu'Abritel ne propose pas de donner 6 ou 7 étoiles... Merci pour tout Clara !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigella R.

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

Warm welcome

Before we arrived in Porto Clara had contacted us with suggestions for restaurants and things to see and do. When we arrived Clara was there to meet us and show us around her lovely house. She had baked us a delicious apple cake, such a welcome treat. During our stay Clara was very helpful with ideas and we ate at an amazing restaurant, just around the corner. we never would have found with out Clara. WE had a wonderful stay in Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

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

Perfect Spot

Clara was very lovely! She met us at the home with an apple cake and port. The home was lovely and very clean with beautiful views. It is not in downtown Porto which was nice, and there were plenty of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Our hillside cottage

We loved Clara’s house, we were here for almost a month and it quickly became our hillside cottage. It’s quiet at night and while close to transportation and the tourist attractions of Gaia, it was removed enough to offer respite and relaxation. I was working remotely from here and enjoyed the top floor with its roof window open so I could smell the air and hear the gulls. Clara was an excellent host and maintained communication through the whole stay. She also surprised us with some home made treats! The hill is steep and the house has multiple stairs and uneven floor levels, so I only recommend it if you have no mobility issues. The AC was really nice to come home to after hot days wandering the streets of Porto and Gaia. The main bed is comfortable, the others were a little stiff but not overly uncomfortable. The bathroom in the primary bedroom was a nice convenience but exceptionally small. Once we worked out the quirks of this old house we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

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

Porto Tour 23

Clara’s property was perfect. It was filled with rustic charm . She had obviously put great effort into making sure that guests who stayed, would be comfortable ; great attention to detail . Clara welcomed us so warmly, even providing us with homemade cake and port. She went out of her way to make our stay wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff g.

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

As publicized

Very nice. Bedrooms connected by single thin door. Tidy and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Exemplary lodging home from an exemplary host

Property is in a rustic establishment with modern amenities. Classic stone walls, fantastic features with beautiful light fixtures and great bedding and bathrooms. Host Clara and her family were most accommodating and helpful in the weeks leading up to the stay to ensure a comprehensively enjoyable stay in the Porto area. Free public parking spot was easily obtainable on the same street. The second floor had a sunroof window that could be opened and for which Porto Harbour could be enjoyed. Would definitely stay here again (if it were available) when visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya P.

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

Lovely oasis

The apartment was so charming and fit my family of 4 perfectly. Clara was an amazing host and gave us a lot of great recommendations and helped us book an beautiful tour of the Douro valley - a must see! 10/10 would recommend staying here if you are looking to be within walking distance of everything, but quiet enough and away from the tourists. Thanks again Clara for such a nice stay and wonderful lifetime memories!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

amazing!

We had THE most wonderful experience staying at this lovely property. From the moment we booked until the day we left our host, Clara was utterly fantastic. She replied immediately to every annoying (I'm sure) email we sent, every request we made, every question we had. She booked tours for us, airport transfer and cabs. She greeted us on check in and had prepared a wonderful cake for us and port wine. Please, please don't miss out on Tasca de Gourmet, a tiny restaurant just steps up the street from the property. We ate there many times. The owner is the most delightful lady, food is fantastic. She is very accommodating and the food is so reasonable. The location of this property was perfect for us. Not in the bustle of Porto but close to everything. Thank you again Clara!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie V.

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

Clara was amazing.

Clara had a gluten free birthday cake and bread waiting for us upon arrival, along with some port. That was a nice added touch. Communication before and during our stay was very much appreciated. Location is perfect! Just a short walk down to the waterfront and the bridge to Porto. Very steep walk going back at the end of the day. Be sure to bring good walking shoes. Great small convenience store just around the corner where you can pick up fresh fruit and veggies, wine, bread, etc. Also a couple of pastry shops in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed M.

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

Great base to visit Porto & surroundings

Clara is the most hospitable host I have ever met in the vacation rental space all over the world! Communication / responsiveness of hers was excellent! Her property is a good base to explore Porto & surroundings! Great restaurants walking distance and close to river banks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina M.

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

Perfect Stay in Porto

We can't say enough amazing things about Clara's property@ We loved everything about it- the decorations, the space, the location and the host. Clara was so helpful in setting up tours and recommending restaurants and sites. I really appreciated the communication leading up to our visit. It helped us get excited and plan for the trip. Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful house!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet F., Hyde UK

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

Wonderful host, quirky stylish immaculate property

House is lovely, traditional, comfortable, clean and a five minute walk to the lively port area. Oporto is fun, lovely museums, restaurants and boat rides, Clara is an adorable excellent host. She booked taxis and restaurants for us, and let us stay late to meet our airport departure time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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Hosted by Clara B.

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English, French, Portuguese

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