Waterfront holiday rentals in Vila Nova de Gaia

We were entranced from the moment we stepped through the door. This place is a real treat. It was clean and comfortable, and we felt very fortunate to have stayed in a spot with such an amazing outlook.

Ana's home is away from the city center, but easily accessible by Metro. She was very helpful and gave great recommendations. The apt is HUGE...very spacious, and has stunning views. There is a GREAT Indian restaurant downstairs. We would definitely stay there again.

Location, location, location! The unit itself is fairly basic (though well equipped), but the view of Porto/Ribeira is sensational! Very comfortable unit for 2. Close to the port houses and Louis 1 Bridge. Marcelo provided good instructions to enter the property and was responsive to any request. Would definitely stay here again.

We had an amazing stay here! The host was responsive and allowed us to drop off our bags earlier than check in to go and visit the area. The apartment was great, AC working well and was very quiet. 2 minute walk from the yellow line metro/tram to take you downtown Porto. It was beautiful and we recommend it all !

Lovely place, and well located. We had a welcoming stay, and the host took time to make a tour of the great looking place - truly unique! Very much recommend! Thanks :)

Great to be so hear the ribeira. Good value for money. Initially a little hard to open exterior door but problem resolved promptly. Miguel excellent in his communication with us. Excellent advice with things to do, map, and suggestions for dining out- which we followed. Thankyou Miguel.

Don't think, just book it! This was one of the best airbnb's I've ever stayed in. After a long day of sightseeing, it felt like a treat to just look out the window here. We found the location the amazing and the hosts incredibly helpful and kind. This was an easy walk or very quick Uber to everything we hoped to see and we enjoyed many hours on the patio. Truly a gem. We hope to stay again in the future!

Nuno was a really friendly, communicative host. The check in and out were really easy and the recommendations were really helpful. The flat was in an excellent location by the river and not far from Porto old town. There are also loads of Port houses and cellars near by. The balconies have some beautiful views and having 3 bathrooms was brilliant. The flat was really beautiful and had plenty of space.

Thanks for Bruno He made us comfortable right away. Great places to visit the very quiet house. Thank you for everything

Cristina and her husband Joaquin met us at the apartment and welcomed us like family. Cristina's personal touches, fresh flowered from her garden, robes, slippers and her warm and welcoming energy were just lovely. Joaquin gave us an incredible rundown on the map of the area. Cristina checked in with us regularly and made us feel like we had family nearby. The apartment is quite spacious. highly recommend.

Clara was an excellent hostess who greeted us with fig cake and port wine. She offered bottles of wine (nominal charge because good wine is inexpensive in Porto, Portugal) available for purchase. She offered a tour of the accommodations, providing instructions where necessary, but kept it to a minimum. We booked an airbnb experience Douro Valley tour through Clara .... it was wonderful and highly recommended. Keep-in-mind, of the three airbnb's we stayed-in through-out Portugal only one had dryer. Washing machine at Clara's was downstairs, outside but in a shed area, and she had a line drying feature. The ensuite is a bit tight, but nothing that can not be lived with with for a brief stay and all the decor is charming.

Bruno was an excellent host, and had a wonderful accommodation. I will definitely be back in the future, thank you Bruno!

The location is really fantastic, although you can't go to sleep before midnight on weekends when the weather is nice. The hustle and bustle on the promenade sometimes goes on until the early hours of the morning.

Our family (4&3 yo) had a lovely stay. The space is large for the kids to play. It is a space which allows play time and games with no TV, something of a blessing. The bedrooms are close by to each other but provide privacy so not to disturb each other. The hosts are wonderful, we arrived late but José still took the time to greet us and provide essentials to save us having to go shopping. Our kids really enjoyed their time with José and his home.

Maria greeted us and had cheese and cold beverages and a few other amenities in the fridge , we were able to get some great information she was very friendly and helpful . The views were fantastic exactly like the photo’s . Went to the Espinho market on Monday it was huge great deals and something for everyone was easy to get there . Plenty of walkways all along the ocean you can walk for miles . The train station is very close that you can take to Porto just FYI if you do take the train to Sao Bento Porto which is the downtown you have to change to Train 2 at the main station. This area is easy to get around and parking was close and free. Would love to come back to this area to explore some more .

Thank you very much, Maria. We had a wonderful stay in Porto. The house was clean, cosy, had everything we needed, not to mention the view from the bedrooms. Within walking distance of everything you could need. Maria was always just a message away with prompt and helpful responses. Again, thank you for making our holiday to Porto fulfilling.

Diana was an amazing host. Her communication was quick and polite. I had a flight delay and arrived a day late and she was very accommodating. The house was modern and spotless. There are some fantastic local restaurants near to the flat. The sea is very close. I fear this will become a very popular flat in the future and one will need to book along time in advance. Thank you Diana .

a really great place to stay, the design is well considered with window shutters that block any noise and air con that works quietly. we had a great stay.

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.

Great apartment and interior design with perfect location.

Antonio's apartment is well equipped. We found everything we needed. We were warmly welcomed, although we arrived very late in the evening. Antonio is a great host who also gave us some good recommendations. The location is great for making beautiful excursions to Porto, Aveiro, the Douro Valley... We felt very comfortable.

A magnificent apartment in the modern house, with super nice decor. Very stylishly decorated with Portuguese charm! Everything top and clean! Best location, 1 minute to beach, kiosk, bakery and several restaurants with cheap but great food, where even police officers go out for dinner during their break! To the train station 10 minutes, to Porto about 35 minutes. To Lidl also only about 10 minutes. "Quiet" location but in the middle of the locals, the fishermen provide the rest of the authentic flair! We will be back!

This apartment is spectacular!! It has the feel of a luxury San Francisco penthouse apartment. We could listen to the waves at night. Multiple restaurants are within a 2 block area! While It's not technically IN Porto, it's a very inexpensive Uber ride away...and we saw a lot of the city that way without having to walk! The platform bed setup as one solid bed was a bit challenging for an older couple, but overall, the apartment made it worth the challenge! We'd definitely stay there again!

Great host! Had an amazing stay at Liu-Qi's