Condo vacation rentals in Vila Nova de Gaia

Maria was the perfect host she had great communication before our arrival. She met us at her place and made us very welcome with a flexible check in. She gave us lots of information on the local area and was always available for any questions or queries. Maria’s place is lovely and whilst located on a central street no noise can be heard from the apartment. We had everything we needed during our stay and Maria set a very high bar as a host. The area has plenty of bars and restaurants and is a short walk from the main square.

Good welcome upon arrival. Very pleasant, functional, well-maintained and above all well-located apartment. Beautiful view of Porto and the bridge. Third floor without elevator… Mathias is a great host and stays in touch throughout the stay. A place to remember.

It’s a bit of a climb up the stairs but we got used to it. The apartment is bright , very clean and comfortable. New appliances , English language news channels on the tv and It’s very quiet given the lively neighborhood. There is some renovation going on across the way so the view isn’t quite as nice as the photos just now but it’s a pleasure to sit by the big windows in the leather chairs drinking a glass of wine after a day on the town. It was good to have real keys as during the blackout lots of folks were locked out of their flats around us because all Entry was electric!

The location couldn’t be better – all the cool coffee spots, boutiques, and great restaurants are just around the corner. Perfect for exploring the neighborhood on foot. Communication was smooth and super friendly – and we really appreciated being able to check in early and check out a little later. Such a lovely and easy stay – thank you so much!

Maria was a great host! It was difficult for our taxi to find originally but she came out and showed us where to go, she then let us in and gave us a map and explained fun things to do in Porto which came in very handy! She was very responsive and friendly, I would definitely recommend this place.

I have been to a lot of Airbnb's so far, but Isabel's place was by far the best. Not only was the place clean, well-equipped, and quiet, Isabel was an incredibly helpful and lovely host. Her replies are very fast and friendly, so we instantly felt welcomed to Porto. Please don't hesitate to stay in her place, as it will be the highlight of your trip for sure.

A great place for my friends to stay!

Beautiful views. Great location. Minimalist IKEA furniture. Wonderful to sit on the deck and watch the boats go by. Great A/C.

Our best AirB&B experience to date, fabulous family home, great and peaceful location within easy reach of all the areas you will love. Exactly as described and better than the pictures. What made it super special was how loved the apartment feels and how welcome you feel when you are there - perfect hosts always responsive and helpful. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place Fern!

Fantastic location: safe and close to great restaurants and public transport. The apartment had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Would recommend!

The Airbnb was clean and cute, very comfortable, short walk to coffee shops/restaurants. I would definitely stay here again!

Rosario is a great host. The place is clean and well equipped. In addition, the location is great: very close to the beach and good restaurants. I only can recommend it. Will certainly return.

The establishment is truly remarkable. The high ceilings, quality furnishings, exquisite decor, and prompt service from the staff contribute to an exceptional Airbnb experience. Additionally, the partial view of the Douro River and the cityscape is quite pleasing. One suggestion for improvement would be to replace the shower faucet, as it is quite difficult to operate; transitioning from the hand shower spray to the overhead spray proved nearly impossible. Furthermore, adjusting the position of the hand shower spray was challenging, requiring me to bend uncomfortably while showering. It is also advisable to clean the grout between the shower tiles, as it exhibits dark marks that may indicate mold growth. Aside from these concerns, this has been one of the finest Airbnb accommodations I have ever experienced, and I highly recommend it.

This Airbnb is in a good location for accessing all that Porto has to offer, on foot. It was nice to have two floors and not be in an apartment as most other airbnbs seem to be. It was very clean and well considered with touches such as an iron, hairdryer, kettle etc. The Airbnb was quiet from external noises such as the street etc and very peaceful in this respect. I do however have to say that the above apartment can be heard quite loudly moving about which did disrupt our sleep as it was usually later at night but they were just moving about, couldn’t hear music or tv late and noise from footsteps would stop around 1130/midnight. Overall I would stay again as it was a lovely airbnb. Nice for relaxing, always warm showers, two toilets, tv and sofa if needed. All good. Thank you.

Great place, great host.

Maria is a super host ! She was right there to receive us, made us feel at home, spend time to help us with local attractions! Beautiful home right at the beginning of the old town - great locations everything was perfect I would visit again

Ludo and Park were truly exceptional hosts—warm, welcoming, and incredibly friendly. They went above and beyond by sharing fantastic local recommendations and insider tips, which really enriched our trip. The space itself was spotless, bright, and wonderfully spacious. Having our own private pool was an absolute treat, especially during the hot weather. The location couldn’t be better: everything is within walking distance, and public transport is a breeze to use. I honestly have no complaints; it was a perfect experience from start to finish. I’ll definitely be booking again when I return to Porto. Thank you so much, Park and Ludo! ❤️

Lovely apartment about 20mins outside Porto centre. Comfortable beds and great outdoor space. Pool was a godsend. Communications by the owner were great and very helpful. Used Ubers to get in and out of Porto easily and wasn’t expensive.

An amazing place to stay! The flat was lovely and clean, shower was nice and big and the bed was super comfy. Made the most of it being a ground floor flat by sunbathing just outside the little patio area and walking straight to the pool for a dip. Also a great location to walk into town for either the beach, shops or restaurants. Not too far to walk to the supermarket for food either. Adelina was always super quick to reply to messages, and was exceptionally friendly and helpful anytime we did message. Cannot recommend enough!!

A beautiful apartment with absolutely everything you could need for a family holiday! Natacha’s place is spotlessly clean, lots of space and so many little extras it really felt like a home from home. The views of the sea and the sunset from the balcony were amazing! The pool was huge and clean and the surrounding area peaceful but close enough to Porto and Gaia by bike or a quick Uber ride. There is a boardwalk and cycle path just across the road that goes all the way down the beach to Porto. There is a supermarket nearby and some lovely beach bars and restaurants along the front. Natacha was a perfect host - friendly and very responsive and helpful with lots of ideas and suggestions for our stay. Our teenage girls loved the surf lessons that Natacha suggested and we had lots to do and lots of sights to see. Thank you Natacha for the perfect stay. We recommend 100% and would definitely stay again!

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.

Beautiful, massive unit with tonnes of amazing natural light and ocean views. Very comfortable bed and living areas which were perfect for relaxing after a long day. Big kitchen with everything you could need for a meal any size. Ample parking for your vehicle right outside the entrance door. While Gaia and this location in particular is not “Porto” we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if we were visiting. The drive from here to the porto old town and city centre can be done in under 15 minutes snd it’s very easy to come and go. This location feels so much less stressful than the busy, tough to navigate streets of Porto. Tonnes of restaurants and a grocery story within a walk or drive, great ocean walk right out front of the door.

Amazing apartment with a lovely sense of space and air. Lovely little swimming pool too. There was a little noise from some construction next door but the host was helpful around that.

João was a very kind and gracious host. He was always willing to help and was patient enough to take time out of his Friday evening to tend to us when we accidentally locked ourselves out of the apartment. We would definitely stay here again!