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★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms

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You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

★ 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

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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. SEA LIFE Porto and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Porto travel guide
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What's nearby

  • An outdoor market with various stalls under white canopies, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
    Passeio Alegre Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with waves, a lighthouse, and the sun shining.
    Carneiro Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A riverside cityscape with colorful buildings and boats.
    Felgueiras Lighthouse
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A sunset over the ocean with silhouettes of rocks in the foreground.
    Luz Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sao Joao Baptista da Foz do Douro Castle
    2 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Praia da Luz
    11 min walk
  • Tavi - Confeitaria da Foz
    8 min walk
  • Prégar Foz
    1 min walk
  • Eleven Sports Bar Foz
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms located?

Nestled on the beach, this Foz do Douro apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sao Joao Baptista da Foz do Douro Castle and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Porto Historic Center. Carneiro Beach and Ingleses Beach are also within 10 minutes. Passeio Alegre Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Cantareira Stop is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

★ Romantic - Casa Bela ★ 2 bedrooms Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful and peaceful place to stay near the beach in Porto. Lovely restaurants and coffee nearby as well. Extremely friendly and responsive host made the whole stay so enjoyable and easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ariana was amazing! Easy check in, fabulous apartment. Transport stop (bus 500) very close. Close to the ocean, restaurants and a grocery store. Fabulous stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Foz is a wonderful, charming neighborhood, and this apartment fits right in. This home has beautiful architectural design. The location is great. There is a restaurant on the corner with a grocery store next door.The host is wonderful. Highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the ocean and the river. Walkable everywhere. Easy to take the 500 bus to the city in 15 minutes. Quiet and quaint area with lots to do all around. Ariana was most pleasant and helpful in all aspects.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Tram Museum
Nearby beac
Colonnade next to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very nice place

Best aerea
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Foz de Douro get away

Good facilities. Host Ariana more than helpful went that extra mile
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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?
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Wonderful promenade
Night time, Park walking
Beautiful sunsets only 100 m away
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 26 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022