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DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Porto, Porto
  • Stock Exchange Palace
    4 min walk
  • Ribeira Square
    6 min walk
  • Porto Cathedral
    9 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    30 min drive

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Historic Center Porto - Passeio das Cardosas
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Washer
Air conditioning
Parking available
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (85)
The price is AU$256
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Historic Center Porto - Passeio das Cardosas

About the area

Porto

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Porto, within a 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. .This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Porto Historic Center and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Casa da Música.
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What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Livraria Lello - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 2 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tram Restaurante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Verso em Pedra - Sociedade de Restauração Unipessoal - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mirajazz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tasquinha do Bé - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA

52314/AL

My Oporto House is part of a restored building dated 1850, which is classified by UNESCO as World Heritage!

It's located in the heart of historic Oporto city centre, in Douro riverside quarter known as Ribeira, surrounded by the most beautiful and important sights of the city like Palace of Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), S João Novo Palace, Dom Fernando Wall, S Francisco Church, Palace of Arts, Hard Club, Douro and Port Wines Institute, House of Henry - The Navigator, Ribeira riverside area, Dom Luis I Eiffel bridge and Port Wine Cellars.

In this quarter, you can stroll around the narrow twisting streets, enjoy the colorful facades of the houses, once painted once tiled, taste the most tipical food in busy 'tascas' or restaurants or take party in one of the most lively bars in Ribeira or 'Galerias de Paris'!

Despite its prime location, the house is situated in a very quiet and silent place, so the guests can have a good nights!


Outside the apartment, within walking distance there is a Bus stop, a Taxi terminal, a Porto Tram City Tour stop, a Bus City Tour stop, Guindais funicular, Douro's boat cruises, a Car park, Shops, Supermarket, a Police Station, a Municipal Tourism Office, Restaurants, Bars all you need in one place!

The apartment is 20 minutes by car from Sá Carneiro Airport and five minutes walking distance from train and Metropolitan Station San Bento.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free apartment features books, games, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and sailing nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Isabel Vieira

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Forbidden to smoke inside apartment.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Baby crib on request, without additional charge.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Respect and Silence are request to all inhabitants
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 52314/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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DESIGN HOUSE OLD TOWN | BALCONY | AIRCO | RIBEIRA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 116 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience!
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with not only the home but the host. She absolutely made our stay more special than anywhere we've ever stayed. Ahead of our arrival and after our booking she stayed in communication and recommended many places and things to do during our stay. She personally met us at the home upon check-in and brought a map and identified many places worthy of a visit. Anytime I reached out during our stay she responded immediately. She is a wonderful person and has a passion for this area. The room is as advertised and is beautiful. Wonderful location near the river and so much shopping and many restaurants, all in walking distance. Don't hesitate to book this home! It's an experience we will never forget!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and extremely helpful host.
The apartment was fantastic and Isabel was simply delightful and made excellent restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment in a great location
We stayed at Design House Old Town for 4 nights. The apartment is comfortable, modern, extremely well decorated, and has everything for a stress-free stay. The host, Isabel, was present at check-in and responded promptly to all messages throughout our stay. She couldn't have been more helpful. The only negative thing is that the apartment is on a very narrow street with no car parking. This makes it a little difficult to arrive (and leave) by car with anything more than a little luggage. If you are not driving, and/or are travelling light, there are no negatives about Isabel's property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle T., Arvada, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment in great location
Isabel and her husband were very helpful. The small apartment has everything you need, well appointed and efficient. Very close to the river and sites with many great restaurants close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy apartment, convenient location
Our host, Isabel was wonderful. I don't think there is anything she couldn't or wouldn't do for a guest and she helped us with many bookings. The apartment is nicely decorated and ideal for anyone wanting to weekend or so in Porto. For two older travelers on a several week trip in the EU, we could have used a bit more room to be ideal. Also I need more light than when I was younger so I found the lighting to be dimmer than I like. No fault of the apartment, we weren't necessarily the right tenants. Close to river made it easy to enjoy all there is to do with a short walk home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carmeney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic stay
Porto is a lovely city. Apartment was close to the river and historic sites. It was very comfortable and clean. Complimentary port wine was a nice touch. Be ready for steep streets and steps to apartment. Parking is expensive and driving is challenging,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A mother daughter break in Porto
We had the most amazing few days in Porto. Isabel was so helpful. The property was beautifully decorated and well kept. A real treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy k.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most incredible property and a host extraordinaire
The apartment was beautiful in a location that made everything walkable , for two of us it was perfect! Isabel is a host extraordinaire , our experience in beautiful Porto would not have been the same without Isabel’s personal touch. She arranged for a driver to pick us up at the airport , met us at the apartment with a wealth of information about Porto, valuable tips etc. and booked three tours for us. Thank you Isabel we won’t hesitate recommending your palace . It was a dream come true ! A pleasure to have known you . Xoxo Nancy and Craig , Burlington , Ontario , Canada
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit to Porto.
Loved the whole stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina V., Eastvale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for two of us
I stayed with my 15 year old daughter at this cozy and modern property and we absolutely loved it! Location was great-close to the river, variety of restaurants for any budget, grocery stores, shopping and major attractions of Porto. But above all, i appreciate the care and hospitality of our host Isabel. She arranged eveey detail of our stay including airport transfer, tours, amazing breakfast delivery service provided by Tita-always on time, quality food and customized options depending on guest preferences. Isabel recommended and even booked for us few restaurants and we loved each of them for unique ambience and tasty meals. My words don't do the justice to Isabel for all the great care that made our stay at Porto so memorable. Thank you, Isabel!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yofania R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Our experience with Isabel was fantastic from the beginning to the end. She went above and beyond to help us enjoy our trip and experience the Portuguese culture. The house was perfect for my husband and l and it had everything we needed. It’s in a good location and surrounded by good restaurants and shops. Isabel personally welcomed us and made herself available. We highly recommend her place, we’re also planning on coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porto Studio Has it All- Location, Design and Service
We loved our stay with Isabel in Porto. The Apartment was spotless, very well designed and comfortable for two. Isabel arranged transportation for us and a great full-day Douro Valley wine tour that I highly recommend. If your looking for a place with a high design fell this is your place. It’s a 2nd floor walk-up but not unmanageable if you can walk the hills of Porto. Also can be noisy at night but that’s the cost of a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay P., Amelia Island, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
4 nights
Updated and comfortable studio with a good location for exploring central Porto. Isabel makes everything easy. Definitely recommend the Douro Valley wine tour. A beautiful spot in the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamid H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porto
Fantastic location. Close to the Douro river and the wine caves. But what made our stay more enjoyable was all the attention and help from Isabel. We had a great stay and hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay A.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star host in Porto
Isabel is the best VRBO host we have ever encountered. From her excellent communications in advance of our arrival to greeting us upon arrival, to providing a map to go over with all her recommendations of things to see and do, to setting up dinner reservations (which we needed for the best restaurants). She coordinated picking us up at the train station and dropping us off at the airport very early. She gets host of the year, 5 stars!! The property is in a perfect location to walk the city easily. The AC was important as temps got into 30C during our stay. The shower pressure was fabulous and such a gorgeous bathroom. Loved the Port wine she left us as a gift too! Highly recommend this property if you wish to stay in Porto. Thank you Isabel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P., Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
This was a perfect place to stay. Isabel is incredibly friendly and very responsive. She met us on our first day to make sure we were settled in. She provided recommendations before and throughout our stay in Porto to make sure we had the best time possible. The location is perfect. Steps to the Tram, the bus, the water … everything really. The apartment is so tastefully decorated, very comfortable. We have everything we needed. There is a quaint balcony with beautiful views Isabel went above and beyond to make our trip to Porto memorable. Thank you Isabel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and Beyond
I’ve stayed in a lot of vacation rentals this experience exceeded most firstly due to Isabelle the host. From a onsite greeting upon arrival, a sample of Port wine for us to try and detailed suggestions with a map for visits during our stay. She arranged Airport pick up and return, restaurant reservations, personal walking guide and much more. The unit is a well designed and supplied Studio with a very comfortable bed and open Balcony. Some stairs leading up off the street, but nothing difficult. It’s located in a great central area so walking to all the highlights of Porto us absolutely doable. I recommend very highly, you will love it and her.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Porto
Porto was amazing, but what really made our week was Isabel and her home. The property is in an excellent location to explore the historic city center, the decor made it feel like an elegant stay in a home, exactly what you hope for, but rarely find in short term rentals. The star was our host, Isabel’s suggestions and attention to ensure we enjoyed our visit was truly the best. We would highly recommend, and look forward to visiting again. Marc and Julie
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porto
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way. Isabel is amazing loved the place and her.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully designed apartment in a perfect location
We had a wonderful 2 night stay here. The apartment is a great size for two people and beautifully designed. Isabel the host met us at the apartment even though we arrived early so we could drop off our bags and couldn't do enough for you with excellent recommendations and always on hand for queries. Definitely try Mistu and Intrigo which are restaurants very close by and were some of the best food we had in Porto. The apartment is very centrally located and all the main attractions are easily walkable. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again if we get chance to visit Porto again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem in Porto, a Gem of a City
It is hard to overstate the advantages of staying at this VRBO property. The location is just 1 or 2 blocks from Porto’s iconic riverfront. It has a classy interior with everything one would want—a full kitchen, modern shower, washer/dryer, TV, and many more advantages. A giant advantage is the owner, who offered many suggestions, helped set up day trips, and made sure everything went smoothly. In case someone doesn’t know it, Porto is a great place to visit for sightseers, wine lovers, foodies and because of a welcoming “vibe.”
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
The property was fantastic. Great location, easily walkable to all the sights. Cute apartment with a nice patio overlooking one of the back streets behind the Stock Exchange. Isabel was a great host, gave us lots of good recommendations for restaurants, things to do and set us up with drivers as needed. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We had a wonderful stay! The apartment is beautiful and in a great location and Isabel is incredible—kind, helpful and responsive. She helped with our itinerary, had great recommendations and her love for Porto is infectious. We hope to return both to the city and to her apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W., Issaquah, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We absolutely loved Miragaia. The location was perfect as we were able to walk everywhere. The spaced was beautiful and the attention to detail was so greatly appreciated. Isabel personally welcomed us and spent time providing us with an overview of Porto. It was so lovely to have her check in to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. She made us aware of many wonderful sites and events as well. Thank you Isabel!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay in Porto
Great time in Porto, just TOO short! Loved Isabel's place: well appointed, clean, comfortable, and a great location! Isabel was wonderful, even made reservations for my husband's bday dinner that night! Hope to be back for a longer stay!! Thank you, Isabel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022