Apartment holiday rentals in Vila Nova de Gaia

Comfortable and spacious apartment in an ideal location in Porto old town. Ideally situated for the riverside, lots of local restaurants and bars, the station, metro and tram stop. Well-equipped accommodation with plenty of crockery and cutlery; comfortable furniture and quiet bedrooms. Lovely Rituals bathroom toiletries were appreciated. The lift worked for the whole of our stay and was a real bonus. Stunning views from the small balcony, although a bit noisy with refurbishment work nearby. Next door is a fabulous pastel de nata bakery. Overall we were very pleased to stay at this apartment.

Peaceful location near the beach and restaurants.

It’s a bit of a climb up the stairs but we got used to it. The apartment is bright , very clean and comfortable. New appliances , English language news channels on the tv and It’s very quiet given the lively neighborhood. There is some renovation going on across the way so the view isn’t quite as nice as the photos just now but it’s a pleasure to sit by the big windows in the leather chairs drinking a glass of wine after a day on the town. It was good to have real keys as during the blackout lots of folks were locked out of their flats around us because all Entry was electric!

The Airbnb was in a great location, easily walkable to the cbd area without all the noise and plenty of great amenities/restaurants nearby. Check in process was smooth and the host was very friendly and responsive! We had some issues with the cleanliness of the airbnb which the host quickly resolved and was very accommodating. The Airbnb itself looked nicer in person than in the photos so we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived! Would highly recommend this Airbnb! Note: there is a washing machine available to use but isn’t mentioned in the listing

We had a fantastic stay in Porto thanks to Isabel! The apartment was beautifully decorated and conveniently located close to transit. We were able to walk everywhere we need to. Isabel was always responsive and helpful with answering any questions that arose. Would 100% recommend to anyone planning a trip to Porto!

A great place for my friends to stay!

Very nice apartment, as described and shown in photos. Antonio is very welcoming and accommodating the view from the apartment is just amazing Antonio's touches like coffee, dishwasher pods and laundry are a very nice addition. i recommend this listing

Our stay was memorable, the apartment is very comfortable and clean, it’s inside a gated apartment building with free parking and nice kids playground. Our host was amazing, we were greeted by Louis who was very friendly and explained everything in details and gave us nice recommendations for the area. If you are looking to stay in the peaceful suburbs of Porto with the beach nearby, then this is the place for you.

My husband, three daughters and I stayed 6 nights in the Apt, the ages range from 55 to 12 years, we were traveling almost 12 hours to get to Portugal, Fern did the unspeakable to have the Apt. ready for our arrival before check in, since we were at the property at about 10AM, and she did it. The apartment is super clean and comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped, the same with the rooms. The area is easily accessible and safe, a few minutes from the center, we mostly use UBER.

The Airbnb was clean and cute, very comfortable, short walk to coffee shops/restaurants. I would definitely stay here again!

Rosario is a great host. The place is clean and well equipped. In addition, the location is great: very close to the beach and good restaurants. I only can recommend it. Will certainly return.

The establishment is truly remarkable. The high ceilings, quality furnishings, exquisite decor, and prompt service from the staff contribute to an exceptional Airbnb experience. Additionally, the partial view of the Douro River and the cityscape is quite pleasing. One suggestion for improvement would be to replace the shower faucet, as it is quite difficult to operate; transitioning from the hand shower spray to the overhead spray proved nearly impossible. Furthermore, adjusting the position of the hand shower spray was challenging, requiring me to bend uncomfortably while showering. It is also advisable to clean the grout between the shower tiles, as it exhibits dark marks that may indicate mold growth. Aside from these concerns, this has been one of the finest Airbnb accommodations I have ever experienced, and I highly recommend it.

This Airbnb is in a good location for accessing all that Porto has to offer, on foot. It was nice to have two floors and not be in an apartment as most other airbnbs seem to be. It was very clean and well considered with touches such as an iron, hairdryer, kettle etc. The Airbnb was quiet from external noises such as the street etc and very peaceful in this respect. I do however have to say that the above apartment can be heard quite loudly moving about which did disrupt our sleep as it was usually later at night but they were just moving about, couldn’t hear music or tv late and noise from footsteps would stop around 1130/midnight. Overall I would stay again as it was a lovely airbnb. Nice for relaxing, always warm showers, two toilets, tv and sofa if needed. All good. Thank you.

Very pleasant and well-kept and equipped apartment. The host is very communicative and helpful, as is his entire family, who were welcoming to our dog. everything is perfect and highly recommended

Maria’s place is clean, well equipped and located a few minutes walking form the city centre. She welcomed us at check in and we felt right at home. Maria is a great communicator and very helpful. We would love to be back one day. Thanks for everything Maria!

Hello André, Thank you for everything. The apartment is very good, it has a very spacious terrace, although the views are not very good you can only see four rolls. Very good detail to leave all apps and games installed on TV, they were very helpful!. another detail to note are the good local buns and desserts, very rich. On the other hand there was no good night or daytime environment, whom I want to cheat (well some Darth Vader out there). Another thing to improve is the modernization of the front door. Overall, chilling, chilling in the miling.

Very clean accommodation, very well equipped, good location with respect to the beach, with a swimming pool, nearby services, next to the bike path. Lidio is very friendly and polite. A great stay. We hope to be able to repeat.

Ludo and Park were truly exceptional hosts—warm, welcoming, and incredibly friendly. They went above and beyond by sharing fantastic local recommendations and insider tips, which really enriched our trip. The space itself was spotless, bright, and wonderfully spacious. Having our own private pool was an absolute treat, especially during the hot weather. The location couldn’t be better: everything is within walking distance, and public transport is a breeze to use. I honestly have no complaints; it was a perfect experience from start to finish. I’ll definitely be booking again when I return to Porto. Thank you so much, Park and Ludo! ❤️

The hosts went above and beyond to help us and make us feel at home. They gave local recommendations and were there for us when we needed help. Highly recommend staying at this Airbnb and would happily do again!

An amazing place to stay! The flat was lovely and clean, shower was nice and big and the bed was super comfy. Made the most of it being a ground floor flat by sunbathing just outside the little patio area and walking straight to the pool for a dip. Also a great location to walk into town for either the beach, shops or restaurants. Not too far to walk to the supermarket for food either. Adelina was always super quick to reply to messages, and was exceptionally friendly and helpful anytime we did message. Cannot recommend enough!!

A beautiful apartment with absolutely everything you could need for a family holiday! Natacha’s place is spotlessly clean, lots of space and so many little extras it really felt like a home from home. The views of the sea and the sunset from the balcony were amazing! The pool was huge and clean and the surrounding area peaceful but close enough to Porto and Gaia by bike or a quick Uber ride. There is a boardwalk and cycle path just across the road that goes all the way down the beach to Porto. There is a supermarket nearby and some lovely beach bars and restaurants along the front. Natacha was a perfect host - friendly and very responsive and helpful with lots of ideas and suggestions for our stay. Our teenage girls loved the surf lessons that Natacha suggested and we had lots to do and lots of sights to see. Thank you Natacha for the perfect stay. We recommend 100% and would definitely stay again!

We have never experienced such a well-maintained, clean and well-equipped apartment. It corresponds 100% to the photos. There is a large underground parking lot. The landlord Manuel took care of things proactively and asked several times if everything was okay. The location is right on the main beach of Esmoriz, separated only by the waterfront road. However, it should be noted that at the end of August, a fair takes place right in front of the house with corresponding volume in the afternoon and evening.

Beautiful, massive unit with tonnes of amazing natural light and ocean views. Very comfortable bed and living areas which were perfect for relaxing after a long day. Big kitchen with everything you could need for a meal any size. Ample parking for your vehicle right outside the entrance door. While Gaia and this location in particular is not “Porto” we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if we were visiting. The drive from here to the porto old town and city centre can be done in under 15 minutes snd it’s very easy to come and go. This location feels so much less stressful than the busy, tough to navigate streets of Porto. Tonnes of restaurants and a grocery story within a walk or drive, great ocean walk right out front of the door.

Amazing apartment with a lovely sense of space and air. Lovely little swimming pool too. There was a little noise from some construction next door but the host was helpful around that.