Title: ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms ## Photo gallery for ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms ![Exterior - ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms (Porto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19437400/19437397/f0ea0f0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms (Porto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19437400/19437397/548190bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms (Porto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19437400/19437397/3909cc05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms (Porto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19437400/19437397/0a4a26c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms (Porto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19437400/19437397/100163d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Foz do Douro, a charming district in Porto, is home to this stylish and cozy flat. Enjoy the nearby restaurants, jog or bike along the scenic waterfront, visit an exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum of Serralves and explore its gardens. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms If you're looking for an authentic experience in Porto, this is the right place to stay! This stylish and cozy flat is located in the quiet and charming district of Foz do Douro, only 20 min away from the hustle and bustle of the Historical City Centre. Enjoy a meal and a glass of wine at one of the great restaurants in the neighbourhood. Wander in the intricate cobblestone streets with small town flavour. Jog or bike along the scenic waterfront. Have a swim in the beach. Take a romantic stroll in the 19th century park of Passeio Alegre. Visit an exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum of Serralves and explore its wonderful gardens... You'll fall in love with this place! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19640000/19631700/19631663/26e69f3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YOUROPO - Bolhão Centro / Baixa - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.6 Exceptional 453 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=19631663&PinnedHotelID=19631663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium Queen City View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44300000/44294400/44294342/12f16f85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YOTEL Porto Centro / Baixa - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Turn off the lights Please make sure that the AC and all the heaters (including the electrical towel rack) are turned off before you leave. You can leave the keys on the kitchen's white sideboard and then close the door. Please text me once you leave the apartment. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No outside visitors and no overnight guests without previous approval from the host. No illegal activities anywhere on the property. The guests' information details have to be provided before check in so that they are sent to the authorities, in accordance with the Portuguese law. The Municipal Tourist Tax is paid in cash on check in (3€ per overnight stay/person older than 13 y.o. up to a max of 7 nights straight). ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no 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 45705/AL ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Porto Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Porto Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Porto Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Porto Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Porto Romantic - Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Apartment Romantic - Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Romantic - Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Porto Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Porto Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Porto Romantic Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Romantic - Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Porto Porto Romantic - Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Apartment Apartment Romantic - Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Romantic - Casa Rua Bela 2 Bedrooms Porto ## About the area Located on the beach, this apartment is in Foz do Douro, a neighbourhood in Porto. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market and Norte Shopping. SEA LIFE Porto and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Porto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto.dx603077) [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.14968%2C-8.67181&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3riyS_W5Jj3vqmb0lYAZ7CWNXao=) Porto, Porto ### What's nearby - ![Beach view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2686/2085629b-f976-4721-ba61-91c65b2643c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carneiro Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Hill with old town of Porto and river Douro at sunset, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554160397/f558b8c8-8fc0-4ce0-b9d9-672406db21e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Douro River Lighthouse 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Luz Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2686/7f74109c-3462-4a69-8bc7-c87c327cd342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Luz Beach 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Sao Joao Baptista da Foz do Douro Castle 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Ingleses Beach 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Passeio Alegre Stop 6 min walk - Coimbroes Station 8 min drive - Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - Péco 9 min walk - Tavi - Confeitaria da Foz 8 min walk - Prégar Foz 1 min walk - Juquinha Café 8 min walk - Amelia Foz 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms? ### What time is check-in at ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms? ### Where is ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten P. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful apartment! We had a great time visiting the area. The apartment is close to the water, supermarkets, and lots of nice restaurants. Ariana was a gracious host-provided everything we needed, including some nice snacks. The apartment is small but has large windows and lots of mirrors, and a great use of the space making it seem much larger. We were a group of four women and there was plenty of space for all of us! It is also decorated and furnished beautifully! We are so glad we chose to get out to a beautiful, quiet area of Porto. ##### Kirsten P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### megan h. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fantastic in every way! We had a wonderful stay at this historic and beautiful apartment! Arianna was an incredible host who was so helpful, thoughtful and accommodating. She also helped with many great suggestions for Porto first timers. The neighborhood was perfect for what we were looking for and gave us a good feel for what it feels like to be a local! We did walk into Porto and it was a fun journey. I hope to be back to explore more--thank you for a delightful stay! ##### megan h. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail G. 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Bela Ariana did a very nice job of decorating. The master bedroom is large and the bed is comfortable. Casa Bela is located in a quieter area of Porto, but just a few minutes on the bus or taxi to the old town. We found several good restaurants within just a few minutes walk. ##### Gail G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A well equipped and stylishly decorated property in a great location. Quick replies and prompt help. We had no car so cannot comment about that. ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris T. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It is a very clean and comfortable apartment in an area that is convenient to walk to the beach or catch a bus or tram into the city.Ariana is a very helpful host and we had everything we needed for a self catered stay. We also ate at Pragar the restaurant at the bottom of the road and the food was very good. We had a very enjoyable stay in Porto and will come again! ![Sunset over the river](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/de8233cf-e66e-4ef7-b63c-e4b162dbeab4-1757958003103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Tram Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1888e563-e682-4735-a1ae-7104a24f045e-1757958003492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Nearby beac](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a03e2937-64c5-404a-b2a3-fa333c652565-1757958002950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Colonnade next to the beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/02019771-3882-4ea0-b2e1-41802c9b71cc-1757958003026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chris T. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### isabell w. 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### very nice place Best aerea ##### isabell w. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy J. 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Foz de Douro get away Good facilities. Host Ariana more than helpful went that extra mile ##### Judy J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Ariana is an exceptionally considerate host. I think that is why she gets 10/10 all the time. Her apartment is 100 years old but has been well kept. It is a classic early 1900s style reminiscent of much of Europe. Tall ceilings, big french doors etc. The second exceptional thing is that it is in a marvelous location of older porto, more quiet yet accessible to the river promenade, many wonderful restaurants etc. It is fortunately relatively distant from he downtown tourist crowd. There is a beautiful park next door, excellent for walking. The top 3 necessities ie. Bed, airconditioning and shower were 10/10\. The shower is a tight fit for a larger person. Ariana was very responsive to any small issues. Definitely a good value. Perhaps the best thing was her referral for us to a car/driver service that allowed us to travel privately at reasonable cost around northern Portugal. He was amazing. ![A view from the nearby restaurant](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/56bf944e-51c9-435d-b807-e331040eac9f-1760391761739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Wonderful promenade](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d3e057dc-43e4-47d3-9523-2108d2faa041-1760391762630.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Night time, Park walking](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/091e4341-1786-4ef4-868c-0ef360361395-1760391761464.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beautiful sunsets only 100 m away](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3a558f03-a7ae-4a2c-a797-b2a2ef8aab73-1760391761252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn M. 26 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Second Stay We love this property. The host, Ariana, is delightful and responsive. This is our second time staying here. We like the neighborhood (not so many tourists), the easy access to public transport, closeness to the beach and river, an artisanal bakery and organic food store nearby. Very charming and tasteful decor. What more can we say? ##### Shawn M. Stayed 15 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison M. 3 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Porto is Awesome and so is Ariana Literally will not stay anywhere else when we are in Porto, we just hated to leave. Ariana, our hostess, is just awesome and made us feel like family. Perfect location, perfect place, perfect stay. Only thing that was wrong is we had to leave . . . already planning our next trip back, but ONLY if we can stay in the same place again. Loved it! Cynthia and Allison ##### Allison M. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia B. 26 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Bela, Foz Porto This property was perfect for two couples, king size beds and lots of space. Amazing ceiling height, interesting architecture, and perfectly furnished for the space. While outside the downtown core (good for restful sleeps), a scenic tram, within easywalking distance, takes one right there. A small grocer is one block away, and the restaurant 5 doors down is well worth trying. Our host Ariana was very informative. All in all, an excellent experience! ##### Marcia B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Jane E. 7 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Above and Beyond Adriana was most kind and accommodating during our stay at her lovely apartment, in spite of an illness and hospitalization in her family. We very much appreciate what this must have required on her part. Thank you Adriana. Mary Jane ##### Mary Jane E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hector S. 1 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super location, away from the crowds Great little apartment, with a wonderful master bedroom complete with balcony, period features, and high ceilings. Situated in a shaded, typical Portuguese side street with plenty of character. The location is great - the Jardim do Passeio Alegre is a the bottom of the street, where there are two crazy golf courses, music, a café, and market stalls of food and crafts. My kids also spent a lot of time in the old-fashioned pursuit(!) of climbing trees. Foz has three shingle beaches, which are fine for sunbathing or paddling, but if you want a sandy beach, Matosinhos is only 3km up the coast. Its €2 on the 500 bus, or €4-5 in an Uber. We went there every other day. One day we hired bikes from Dourobike and cycled up there along the coast (cycle route the whole way). Then we cycled round the majestic Parque da Cidade. In Foz there are plenty of restaurants and grocery stores. The walk along the esplanade at the bottom of the Jardim do Passeio Alegre is glorious. For a trip into Porto centre, take the 500 bus (the other way), the vintage no. 1 tram (€3.50), or an Uber (€9-11). Ariana was a great host, answering my questions and giving good tips. The apartment had everything we needed (although an extra frying plan would be good), including a coffee machine. The second bedroom was a little dark, due to the natural light coming through the door from the next room, but it's only used for sleeping anyway. The master room has a day bed and a large rug, so we chilled in there or the lounge. Wifi was good. All in all, a great stay. ##### Hector S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan S. 6 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente Apartamento en un barrio muy tranquilo, muy bien comunicado con el centro y con excelentes servicios: buenos restaurantes, cafeterías..Ideal para escapar del bullicio del centro. Atención personalizada de Ariana. Excelente. ##### Joan S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helene H. 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A jewel in the crown This is an old authentic building so you can expect some creaky floors but these are part of the charm. Architectural features are highlighted. Ariana was a great host, very responsive. Super location with a small grocery and bakery around the corner and a wonderful wine store. ##### Helene H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne W. 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best VBRO experience I’ve ever had! We had a excellent stay at Casa Bela. It was indeed beautiful with lots of historic charm and thoughtful details inside the apartment. It was spacious, comfortable and very clean. The location was excellent: beautiful neighborhood, near shops, park, river, pier and ocean. Ariana was a gracious and amazingly helpful host. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you! ##### Anne W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn M. 13 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Property Of all the properties that we have stayed in throughout Europe, this one is at the top of the list. We used this apartment as our base of operations for a month. The apartment is a tasteful mix of antiques and modern simplicity, with a historic ambiance. We appreciated the high quality linens, modern appliances, and well equipped kitchen and tableware. The location is great, with nice food markets, an incredible artisanal bakery, boutiques, a park and the beach just minutes away. Mass transit is also easily accessible and we found the Porto mass transit system to be very safe and clean, much better than in the U.S. Ride sharing was also easily accessed. The neighborhood in general is upscale, and occupied by Portuguese residents, not a touristy enclave. Our landlady, Ariana, was charming and responsive. We hope to return next year. Our stay exceeded all expectations. ##### Shawn M. Stayed 26 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy B. 5 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! My husband & I had a wonderful stay at Ariana’s property! There were a couple items to figure out, but Ariana was very kind, thorough, and attentive. The location is very charming and we absolutely loved the master bedroom. I would recommend this place to anyone!!!! ##### Joy B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine S., Portland, Oregon. USA 2 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic Porto This apartment was very cute with lots of old world charm. We loved it and it was great for our family of 4\. The neighborhood had lots of restaurants away from the busy tourist district. Ariana was an excellent host and tended to all of our needs. Would definitely rent again. ##### Christine S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Markus A. 20 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Apartment The apartment is in the old part of the city, surrounded by restaurants and cafés that are reachable by feet. The apartment is very beautiful and the hosts are so friendly and helpful. I would recommend that to everybody who is looking for an authentic place to recover. ##### Markus A. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genevieve F. 14 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely apartment and fantastic host We had a wonderful stay in Porto. Ariana is the perfect host and her apartment is so pretty and comfortable. It is much larger than we expected . We loved the neighborhood and it was super easy and fun to get to the center of town on electric scooters There is a little supermarket a few steps away that provides all we needed. The beautiful park next to the apartment is very peaceful and you can walk to see the sunset in the evening Do not hesitate to stay in Ariana’s place it will be one of the highlights of your trip to Porto. ##### Genevieve F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily W. 11 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming aparment We loved our stay here. It was clean and very comfortable. It had everything we needed. We loved staying in Foz and being able to walk along the ocean and river front. ##### Emily W. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Janice C. 14 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Family getaway This is a beautiful well-maintained property, with some old-house quirks that are easily tolerated. Ariana is a wonderful responsive host. The location is in an upscale, seaside neighborhood away from the city center. This was a negative for us but might be a welcomed by others. ##### Janice C. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason M. 22 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Charming, great neighborhood, excellent host I have admit We we’re a bit skeptical when we first saw the property..Older neighborhood and building but soon you realize that Arianna has done a really great job of keeping the character of the place yet updating the things that are essential for a great experience..Modern bathroom with lots of hot water, good kitchen with everything you need and a charming bedroom with a great bed.. The neighborhood was excellent with everything you need close by..Park by the water 500 feet away and lots of transportation options..Excellent restaurants with a small market right around the corner and a bigger supermarket 5 minutes away..All in all a really good experience with a very accommodating host..Just on thing…She’s got to get with the streaming. Vibe for the TV…not many choices for some night time viewing..yes a very small complaint.. ##### Jason M. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S., Golden, CO US 17 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property and location! We loved our stay and Ariana was wonderful as a hostess, she made our stay super easy. The location is also really great, walking distance to beach, shopping, grocery, and wonderful restaurants (recommend Casa Aberta on the street up from the house). The only drawback was that the master bedroom sits on an unexpectedly busy road, I think locals use it as a cut through from the city to Foz? So, traffic comes through at many hours of the day and windows don't keep out much noise from the street. I would also recommend addition of a small french press to the kitchen, just provides an alternative to use of pods. Thanks for the great vacation in Porto! ##### Sarah S. 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