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Porto is the place to be!
Apartment • Porto Portugal
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Listed September 2023
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General overview
Welcome to Porto👏 As an UNESCO World Heritage site the city is a very captivating place. With all the historic buildings, red roofs and marble sidewalks and of course the Douro River you will become enchanted. Our apartment is just outside of tourist hub (near Boa Vista) but near all cultural and tourist spots, amenities & public transportation. In a few minutes you can be at many great places in the city 🌃 Lots of shopping nearby and tons of restaurants to chose from. Come and enjoy our beautiful city!
The space
Our home is a cozy apartment 600 sq ft (56 sq m) with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom (shower + WC together)
📺 LIVING ROOM: Very comfortable 🛋️ sofa and side chair with a foot cushion. 55” TV with Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and lots of other Apps. There is also local cable TV with lots of English or Portuguese stations. For music 🎶 there is a Bose Soundbox.
👨🏼🍳 KITCHEN: Gas stove with oven, dishwasher, washing machine, dishes, eating & cooking utensils, pots & frying pans and InstaPot.
🍽️ DINING ROOM: Dining table with 4 chairs.
🛌 BEDROOM: 1 queen bed (160 x 200 cm) with mattress topper plus dresser and wardrobe (we will leave space for you).
🚽 BATHROOM/WC: Large shower with a waterfall shower head and bidet.
☀️ OUTDOOR SPACE: There is balcony off of the living room with a small dining table and 2 chairs, but please no smoking 🚭.
ℹ️ It is our home and we do not have a housekeeper so we ask that you take care of it as we have. Please ensure you leave it as you found it. We promise to do the same at your home. Obrigada!
Guest access
We are located on the 11th floor of a 13 story building. The apartment is accessible by a key fob and the elevator.
Notes
👟 We do not wear shoes in our apartment because of the wood floors.
🪟The windows have no screens but bugs and flies are rarely seen if at all. There is a great breeze that blows through the apartment most days since we are high up.
⚠️ Our windows & walls block most noises, but beware that there is construction on the new Metro line right now that you may hear. When the windows are closed, it’s quiet, but if you prefer the windows open, ear plugs may be needed for sleeping.
💡We have electric shutters in both the living room and bedroom. So if you like it dark to sleep 😴 it will be very dark if they are closed.
🚭 NON-smokers only
❌ No parties (building rule)
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Coffee machine
Fridge
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Balcony
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Beach
Water
Culture
Cycling
Good public transport
Accessibility
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Our neighborhood is conveniently located:
🕍 Tourist attractions are all close by
🌊 Beach is a short bus ride away
🌿 Beautiful gardens and park just down the street
🖼️ National Museum is nearby
🧑🍳 Restaurants everywhere you go
🛍️ Shopping is a short walk away
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
https://www.timeout.com/porto/things-to-do/the-best-things-to-do-in-porto
MAP OF CITY
https://www.visitacity.com/en/porto/attractions-map?campaginid=435875889&adgroupid=1279831956948306&targetid=kwd-79989734932616:loc-190&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Porto%20Map%20G-US-In-EUR&utm_term=porto%20tourist%20map%20pdf&utm_content=Map
Getting to my home
From the Airport
👉🏻Ride Share: Bolt or Uber about 25 minutes
👉🏻Metro: Carolina Michaelis station & walk 15 minutes
👉🏻Bus: 601 to Pr. da Galiza, then walk 4 minutes
From Train Station
👉🏻Ride Share: From Campanhã station, take Bolt or Uber about 15-20 minutes to Apartment
👉🏻Metro: From Campanhã station to Carolina Michaelis station & walk 15 minutes
If Driving
👉🏻There is a parking garage (Galiza parking) across the street from the apartment where you can pay daily for parking
Nearest airport
Francisco Sa Carneiro International Airport (OPO) - 16 Km north
Getting around
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Super cheap and convenient with an Andante card that is valid for metro 🚇, bus 🚌 and local train 🚆. Card can be bought and refilled at any Metro station. You can also use Bolt or Uber Apps for inexpensive rides around the city.
There is a cable car 🚠 in Vila Nova de Gaia to save you the walk up the hill for sunset after tasting the delicious port wine 🍷
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
I would love to show you around Porto and stop to have a coffee. Let me know when you are coming to town.
Feedback
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We recently spent 11 nights in Lynda & Robb’s cosy apartment. It has everything you need to enjoy your stay and the communication was perfect. We really appreciated the easy public transport system that is only a short walk from the apartment. Porto is an amazing city to explore and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. -
We had a great time in Porto, amazing city! Lynda and Robb's apartment was clean, comfortable and very tidy. It's small but functional and perfect for two people. We didn't cook but the kitchen was well equipped if wanting to make any meals. The apartment has a parking spot which was great as parking is difficult in Porto. We walked everywhere but there was a bus stop nearby the apartment building. Thank you for our stay. Look forward to meeting you in Austria. -
Lynda and Robb's flat in Porto is very nice and a perfect place to stay and explore the city! Not far from the center in a well maintained building. The flat had everything we needed and Lynda was very responsive, welcoming and helpful! -
Felt like home!!! Linda & Robb have got a great place to live and share. I got really lucky: from the well-thought design of the appartment with the best ever sunrises from 11th floor and its centralized location (Cristal Palace gardens, best views!!) to the most friendly communications with the owners all the way. What else to wish for? Just for them to enjoy my place as much, and for the return to wonderful and beautiful Porto! Thank you so much Linda & Robb for making my dream true! -
Lynda and Robb's house is ideal for visiting Porto, it has everything you need for an excellent stay. You can walk to the main attractions of the city or use Bolt/Uber as it is sometimes cheaper than public transport. Near the house there is a beautiful park with excellent views of the river, there are also many facilities nearby. Porto is beautiful! We looked for the keys in another place not far away, but keep in mind that if you don't want to walk with your suitcases you will need a taxi. The front door is not easy to open if you don't have the right instructions, but once you find the way it is easy. We had an excellent stay and at the request of the hosts, we have left everything ready for the next guests. Thank you very much for your hospitality! -
Thanks to Lynda and Robb, we were able to visit Porto with great ease and pleasure. They were very helpful whenever we needed it and their apartment is very clean and functional. To recommend without hesitation! A big thank you for everything!
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