It's quite loud out there due to a road in between the building and the ocean beach. The hosts did all their best to decrease the noise level - good windows and an additional layer of protection (sliding door at the balcony). Just be prepared and bring earplugs to sleep well and have enough energy to enjoy the ocean and Porto.

The location was just amazing! maybe 50 meters from the ocean :) and the unique opportunity to watch sunsets above the ocean from a balcony :) The hosts are very pleasant and careful, ready to help with everything.

Stayed in April 2024

Apartment was hard to find initially. We had to walk about a bit before we heard the host calling from a balcony

Stayed in March 2024

Two things to just be aware of when making a decision on this place - while there is a gorgeous view of the beach, there is a busy street between the apartment and the beach/ocean. This means that when you are relaxing on the balcony the street noise can be very loud and drown out the sound of the ocean, it can also be noisy at night but I didn't find it too bad. However, you can just walk across the street to the beach if you want to enjoy without the street noise. The second things is that while there is a coffee machine and hot water kettle provided, there is no coffee pods, tea bags, cream, or sugar provided. I purchased these items at the grocery store but I was only staying for three nights and there is no way to purchase small amounts of these items. It would make all the difference in the world to just provide a few of these things for your travelers. I had to leave the extra behind for the next guests. For what you are paying for the property it doesn't feel like it's too much to ask for 2-3 coffee pods, some tea bags, and some sugar packets.

The host went above and beyond and allowed me an early check in on arrival with prior communication and that was so helpful. The view was GORGEOUS and the space was very comfortable. You can literally lay in bed and watch the ocean! Everything was very clean and the location was perfect - close to a grocery store, restaurants, atm, and of course the beach! There is a washer and dryer, coffee pod machine, and hot water kettle.

Stayed in March 2024

No elevator to the first floor. The movement-activated lights on the stairs sometimes left the lighting kind of dim. The front door of the apartment building could use a coat of paint. We always found street parking (paid) near the apartment, but the rules for parking were sometimes confusing. Vitor helped a lot with that. The apartment has a pull-down screen to separate the bedroom from the living area, not a solid wall.

We stayed here 5 days in January. The large balcony with an ocean view was spectacular. The apartment is located on the first street from the ocean, so we had an unobstructed view and could hear the sounds of the waves crashing. The spa tub was very nice. The hosts, Vitor and Gabriella, were extraordinarily helpful both in communicating before our stay and helping us during our stay, including washing our clothes for us when the washer in the apartment failed to work. However, in general, it is a huge plus to have a washer and dryer in the unit, as it's always an issue to find a way to do one's laundry when traveling. Vitor even ran to catch the bus to central Porto for us, after accompanying us to the bus stop. The accordion doors closing off the balcony helped a lot with the noise from the road in front of the apartment. We had no problem with noise. We were given a welcoming couple of glasses of port upon arrival and on one other day, when our apartment was cleaned and the linens changed, Housekeeping was provided every other day. We enjoyed staying in Foz do Douro instead of in central Porto, as the streets are flatter (I am mobility-limited). There is a long asphalt promenade along the sea right in front of the apartments. There are good restaurants near the apartments. There is a coffee maker in the apartment and a small kitchen.

Stayed in January 2024

The noise from the road was quite loud. The external doors could be closed but that defeats the the ocean view.

Beautiful location. Comfortable bed.

Stayed in October 2023

The apartment was beautiful and very well appointed and spotless, the location was perfect with stunning view of the sea and a generous balcony, vitor the host was a pleasure to deal with and so friendly and accommodating, complimentary wine and port on arrival, he recommended and booked a fabulous restaurant for us our first night and organised our airport transfer at 4am to the airport, walking distance to the beach and restaurants, we really enjoyed staying here and would highly rate it

Stayed in September 2023

The street in front is a bit noisy but when you close the blinds at night it is perfectly fine to sleep.

The apartment was beautiful, the view amazing and the hosts were very kind and always available. I worked remotely from the flat and it was great! Thanks again Vitor and wife! :) We would definitely come back!

Stayed in July 2023

Traffic noise was very high. Sometimes drowned out the sound of the sea.

Amazing location. Beautiful views and sounds of the sea.

Stayed in June 2023

Noise from the street in the evening and at night

beds and bedding

Stayed in May 2023

The location on the beach was wonderful. The check in process was easy and we received detailed information on how to get around Porto. Would definitely recommend this apartment.

Stayed in May 2023

LOVED IT! The host was great, showed us the apartment, we travelled with our daughter who is 8 months and they had a baby cot and highchair ready and even a baby bath tub! The location was amazing! We went for walks, and enjoyed the evenings watching the sunset on the balcony. The bed was very comfortable and loved the sound of the ocean. Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2023

We were made to feel like home by the owners, the view was absolutely stunning and the location is amazing for a relaxing trip. The mattress and the pillows were very good quality and very comfortable, which in turn made us want to spend even more time in bed. All in all just very good.

Stayed in February 2023

Really beautiful space, everything you could want in a short stay apartment. Amazing views. Lovely cafes and restaurants within walking distance and great promenade to walk for the views. Good sights to visit nearby as well. Only 15 minutes by taxi to the city centre

Stayed in February 2023

Great location with a lovely view of the beach. Vitor and Gabriela were fantastic hosts. The apartment was very comfortable and very well equipped and a free sample of Port as well.

Stayed in July 2022

The hosts were extremely helpful - Gabrielle and Vitor were very welcoming - they had some excellent suggestions & tips to enable us to get the most out of our stay - all in all a very pleasant experience

Stayed in June 2022

The views are amazing

Stayed in May 2022

Fantastic location, excellent ocean view, close to public transport, nicely appointed apartment with washer and dryer and all the amenities. Vitor is an excellent host providing us a small sample of Port, a great bottle of Douro wine, and many excellent suggestions on what to see and do in Porto. This is clearly one of the best apartments to explore Porto providing you easy access to the fine seafood restaurants along the north west coast yet only a #500 bus away from the town center.

Stayed in April 2022

Nothing to say here

The apartment has everything you could need. The balcony view is hard to match. The host was very accommodating and friendly. Great location - would recommend!

Stayed in October 2021

great ocean terrace. lovely sunsets an delicious restaurants

Stayed in October 2021

Difficult to work out the parking scenario, but once explained easy enough

Fantastic views Great apartment Victor very helpful

Stayed in September 2021

The noise from the road. I didnt sleep at all however i am a bad sleeper anyway so I am sure that normal people who can sleep without any problem will have no trouble at all sleeping.

The location is front line ocean with panoramic views. Stunning to wake up to. The lady that checked me in was also very lovely and hospitable i cant remember her name but she is the friend of the owner. Thank you personally to you for your patience. Was nice to be able to make coffee in the morning and had some water when i arrived including a glass of porto!! Thank you so much for you lovely hospitality.

Stayed in September 2021

People can see in from across the street, but it's fine if you pull the blinds.

The location is perfect. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need. The bathroom is great, and the living area is very spacious

Stayed in June 2021

Kitchen small, dark and barely usable, okay for a night but could be a problem for a longer stay. Wifi doesn't reach the kitchen. The whole place could use a refresh, everything is a bit dated. Parking could be scarce in summer, in May we didn't have a problem. The road under the window can get noisy (even though closed blinds and windows) with cars and motorbikes accelerating lively thought the night.

The view. The view is the main reason for this apartment. The host was nice and left us some complimentary Porto wine. Huge bathroom.

Stayed in May 2023

The bathroom and room need renovation. Bathroom has a lot of mold on the walls and tiles, wallpapers have cuts everywhere. The host was rude and pissed at us for not taking his taxi service (taxi from booking costs less than his service) - that really stressed us on the first day. Pictures with roses and champagne are misleading.

The location and the view were as promised, definitely reached the expectations.

Stayed in July 2022