UNIQUE RIVERFRONT GUEST HOUSE – Home 6859911 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
UNIQUE RIVERFRONT GUEST HOUSE – Home 6859911
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Not suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
New building located on the Douro riverfront is a duplex penthouse.
This unique recently rebuilt building with new construction materials located on the Douro riverfront is not only a apartment filled with natural luminous sunshine until the sunsets while providing a romantic and comfortable atmosphere, but also has, a splendid unforgettable view of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Arrabida Bridge and the Douro River on the horizon that takes your breath away…..all inserted amongst the most privileged surrounding areas of Porto.
Description of the building apartment;
Duplex apartment which consists of two floors- the 2nd and 3rd floor apartment (penthouse with private balcony),
One bedroom with a double bed and private bathroom with a fully equipped kitchen on the 2nd floor, and a one bedroom with a double bed and private bathroom with private balcony on the 3rd penthouse floor.
The building is positioned in a quiet area next to the riverfront of the River Douro and in a perfect location central to everything around as: the historical center (15-minute walk), beach (10-minute by bus/30 min walk) and lush green gardens of the Crystal Palace Park (20-minute walk). The Porto Douro River guest house large apartment windows allow for all the natural sunlight to penetrate into the apartment with an unlimited view of the Douro (gold) River and Atlantic Ocean and the sky which allows you to enjoy unforgettable moments and all the quiet you will need at the end of the afternoon when you come back to relax after a long exciting day in central Porto,
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed - 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($107.63) €100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
João / C.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 37 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 06 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Portuguese
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 44 reviews
Excellent
44 reviews
- Excellent
- 35
- Very Good
- 7
- Average
- 2
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Older apartment on the Douro River”
Pros: pretty view, charming if quirky decor, excellent communication with Cristina who took time to call us and make recommendations of what to do and eat in the city. She offered to arrange trips and… More
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“Nice apartment, easy access to Porto”
Nice apartment within walking distance to many restaurants, a supermarket, and to Porto itself. Cristina is very attentive and helpful! The only negative is the 2 long flights of stairs to the main le… More
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“Beautiful apartment in a fab location”
We stayed in this beautiful apartment for 5 days and enjoyed it immensely! Very comfortable accommodation near local restaurants which were well priced and excellent food. There is a large modern supe… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review, you were all friendly, cheerful and great guests and fully recommended tothe hosting community. You are always welcome at my properties in Porto.
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“FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS”
Thank you Christina for your FABULOUS WELCOME. The apartment is a JEWEL. Your attention to detail made us feel so wonderfully accomodated. The mattress bedding and divine bath towels were FABULOUS. T… More
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Response from the owner Wow, thank you for your wonderful review, It was a pleasure meeting you personally and hosting you. Its guests like you that makes hosting so gratifying and exciting.Best wishes and hope to see you in the near future.
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“Wonderful stay”
Would echo what all the other reviews say - excellent apartment, well equipped and well situated for exploring Porto. Cristina collected us from the airport and was extremely welcoming and informativ… More
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Response from the owner Dear Alistar and family, thank you for your wonderful review. I will happily recommend and welcome you in Porto and show you other towns when you come back and visit. ALL the Best. Regards Cristina
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“The perfect spot from which to enjoy Porto!”
Our family of two adults and two children (12 & 13) stayed in this wonderful apartment for 5 days. The space is bright, clean and comfortable. The location is not only lovely, with it’s rive… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Katherine for your review, its guests like yourself that make hosting so enjoyable. All the best. Cristina
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“Absolutely marvellous!”
The hostess, Christina, is the epitome of looking after guests. She greeted us and looked after our every detail. If you had a Christina at every guest door, the world would be much more fun to trav… More
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Response from the owner Dear Steven, thank you for your wonderful review, you are the kind of guests that make hosting so much fun and gratifying. Until we meet again. Warm wishes and regards Cristina
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“Ignore the little climb up two flights of stairs--this is a great property”
Cristina is the most attentive hostess and she has poured her personality into this truly unique property set overlooking the Douro river near to the heart of Porto--our favourite Portugese city. We h… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review.
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“MRV”
This apartment is outstanding and our host was wonderful. The apartment is beautifully decorated and had everything you could think of including fast Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, nice quality towels, shampoo a… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review, its guests like you that make hosting so much fun and gratifying. Hope to see you again in the near future. Cristina
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Quaint and quirky”
Cristina could not have been more helpful during the booking procedure and helping us during our recent stay. Unfortunately we did not get to meet her personally but were met my her daughter who picke… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with João / (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send João / (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact João / (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view João / the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send João / (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send João / (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to João / (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from João / (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. João / (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call João / (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact João / (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send João / (the owner) a message.
If João / (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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