Title: GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798000/75797993/3b686d36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798000/75797993/a82c1b73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798000/75797993/df497fa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798000/75797993/dcbc1129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75800000/75798000/75797993/f0c2d515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Discover the charm of Porto in this tastefully decorated studio, nestled near Livraria Lello and Jardins do Palácio deCristal. Relax in the living room with a comfy double bed, cook up a meal in the fully equipped kitchen, and unwind with essentials like shampoo and towels provided. With easy access to public transport, explore Santa Marinha's historic architecture and scenic Douro River views. 7.8 Good ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 2431 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen £152 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto Welcome to my studio!   Minimalist furnished and tastefully decorated, this lovely studio (40 sqm) is close to various top attractions in Travessa General Torres, such as Livraria Lello and Jardins do Palácio deCristal! !The subway station is only a few minutes walk away from the apartment, enabling guests to explore the city with ease.   This studio is designed with open living, dining, and kitchen areas. Relax in the living room, which features a comfy double bed complete with complimentary hotel-quality linens for maximum comfort.   The kitchen is fully equipped with essential cookware and cutlery that you’ll need to cook, including a microwave. The dining area can comfortably accommodate two people. The studio also comes with ironing equipment, should you need it.   The bathroom contains all the essentials you’ll need, such as shampoo and a hair dryer. Towels and toiletries will also be provided for your convenience.   The home is always professionally cleaned for your comfort.   Enjoy your stay! Guests will have access to the entire home! We are GuestReady, a property manager, and we want to ensure your stay will be as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are available 24/7 should you need any assistance during your stay. Kindly note that this is a personal home so please take good care of it as if it was your own. Santa Marinha, situated in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, is a neighbourhood that beautifully merges history, culture, and natural splendour. Its stunning location along the Douro River provides breathtaking views of Porto's Ribeira district and offers a picturesque setting for riverside strolls and sunsets. This area is renowned for its association with Port Wine, housing numerous wine cellars where visitors can explore winemaking traditions and savour tastings. Beyond its wine heritage, Santa Marinha exudes historical charm with its traditional Portuguese architecture and cultural attractions, including churches, museums, and galleries. Dining here is a treat featuring a diverse range of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine, with a focus on fresh seafood. Natural retreats and parks offer relaxation and outdoor activities. Furthermore, Santa Marinha serves as a gateway to Porto's vibrant city centre, making it a captivating destination that appeals to history enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs, and lovers of scenic beauty alike. The property is easily accessible by public transport and car. The nearest train station, Heroísmo, is just a 13-minute walk. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is a 24-minute drive from the property. This property is a self-check-in property, and you will be requested to verify your identity before checking into the property. Check-in can be done from 3 PM, pending availability and confirmation. There is a zero-tolerance policy for smoking on the property. If our team discovers evidence that this rule has been breached (e.g., smoke smell, ashes, butts, etc.), we fully reserve the right to charge a €200 smoking fee at minimum. Please note that for stays longer than 30 nights, a fair use policy of the utilities will apply with a limit of 80€. For the first days, we provide the basic amenities: samples of shower gel, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, kitchen roll, sponge, dishwashing products and bin bag. Extra keys: 20€ (extra pair of keys when available, lost keys or service to open the door during your stay). Extra cleaning with linen: the price of a cleaning fee. Extra Clothing: 30€ (Towels and sheets for 2pax, i.e. when the sofa bed is not included). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 431 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 107045/AL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 242402db-bdab-415b-ab56-61c14d2dc654 ## About the area Santa Marinha, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, is home to this apartment. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rosa Mota Pavilion or Crystal Palace Gardens. [Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vila-Nova-De-Gaia.dx4905) [View more Apartments in Porto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Apartments.d603077-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.138653,-8.60919&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uwbzFlnps%40%3FS%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40S%3FUBS%40S%40U%40SBSBSBSBUBSBSBQDSBSDSDSDQDSDQFSDQFQDQFSFQHOFQFQHOFQHOFOHQHOJOHMHOHOJMHMJOJMJMJKJMJKJMJKLKJKLKLIJKLILILILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENGNELELENCNELCNCNCNCLANANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40N%40NBNBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHJHLHLJLHJJLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJJHLJNJLHLJNHNHLHNHNHPHNFNHPFNHPFPFPFPFPDPFPFPDRFPDRDPBRDRDRBRDPBRBRBTBRBR%40R%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FRARATARARCTARARCRCRCRCRCRERCRERERCPERERGPERGPGPEPGPGPGPGPIPGNIPGNINIPININILINKNILKLKLINKJKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKJMHMJMHKHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMFMFODMFODMDOBODMDOBMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAMAOCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEOGMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKKKMKOIMKMIOIOIMKOIOIQGOIOGQIOGQGQIQGQGQEQGQEQGSEQESEQESESCSESCSCSCSCSCSCSCSASAUASCS%3FUASAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hZuDmEPaMt4ZDQn9WDPq3mERPKo=) Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal ### What's nearby - Dom Luis I Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Porto Historic Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ribeira Square - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles - Porto Cathedral - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Livraria Lello - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles ### Getting around - General Torres Station - 5 min walk - Jardim do Morro Station - 8 min walk - Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 31 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Caves Cálem - ‬7 min walk - ‪WOW (World of Wine) Porto - ‬8 min walk - ‪Divino Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk - ‪Uva By Calem - ‬5 min walk - ‪Sandeman - The George - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto? > As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto on 17 Oct 2025 start from £152.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-GuestReady-Intimate-Retreat-In-Charming-Porto.h75797993.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is GuestReady - Intimate retreat in charming Porto located? > Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Sandeman Cellars, Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello are also within 1 mile (2 km). General Torres Station is only a 5-minute walk and Jardim do Morro Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Crowne Plaza Porto by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Porto.h432848.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Hotel-Carris-Porto-Ribeira.h4122004.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Renaissance-Porto-Lapa-Hotel.h91416842.Hotel-Information) > > [HF Ipanema Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-HF-Ipanema-Park.h917522.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Park-Hotel-Porto-Aeroporto.h4916543.Hotel-Information) > > [The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-The-Editory-House-Ribeira-Porto-Hotel.h14983095.Hotel-Information) > > [BessaHotel Baixa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-BessHotel-Baixa.h41334099.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Moon & Sun Porto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Hotel-Moon-Sun-Porto.h31705361.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-InterContinental-Porto-Palacio-Das-Cardosas.h4272605.Hotel-Information) > > [Grande Hotel do Porto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Grande-Hotel-Do-Porto.h21759.Hotel-Information) > > [Eurostars Porto Douro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Eurostars-Porto-Douro.h15051013.Hotel-Information) > > [Timbre Virtudes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Hotel-Das-Virtudes.h91786964.Hotel-Information) > > [Outsite Porto Mouco](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Hotel-Mouco.h65705276.Hotel-Information) > > [PortoBay Flores](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-PortoBay-Flores.h36260275.Hotel-Information) > > [Pur Oporto Boutique Hotel by Actahotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Puro-Porto-Boutique-Hotel.h48735203.Hotel-Information) > > [PortoBay Teatro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-PortoBay-Hotel-Teatro.h3437750.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Porto Centro Aliados](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Mercure-Porto-Centro-Aliados.h56524398.Hotel-Information) > > [Jardins do Porto by Unlock Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Jardins-Do-Porto-Boutique-Guest-House.h76777436.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Sheraton-Porto-Hotel-Spa.h980783.Hotel-Information) > > [HF Fénix Porto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-HF-Fenix-Porto.h900087.Hotel-Information) > > [Torel Avantgarde](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Torel-AvantGarde.h19121961.Hotel-Information) > > [Portus Cale Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Portus-Cale-Hotel.h694681.Hotel-Information) > > [Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Pestana-Vintage-Porto-Hotel-World-Heritage-Site.h583631.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Hotel Porto Jardim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-NH-Hotel-Porto-Jardim.h35155861.Hotel-Information) > > [Oporto Collection Santa Catarina Pool and Fitness - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Oporto-Collection-Santa-Catarina-Pool-And-Fitness-Adults-Only.h33336609.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Collection Porto Batalha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-NH-Collection-Porto-Batalha.h9688666.Hotel-Information) > > [My Ribeira Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-My-Ribeira-Guest-House.h12430808.Hotel-Information) > > [Neya Porto Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Neya-Porto-Hotel.h47076995.Hotel-Information) > > [d'Alma Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-DAlma-Boutique-Hotel.h92332296.Hotel-Information) > > [Torel Palace Porto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Torel-Palace-Porto.h36844696.Hotel-Information)