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House of charm Porto center

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV
Interior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Porto, Porto District
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

House of charm Porto center

Holiday home with kitchenette, near Ribeira Square
This smoke-free holiday home features parking and Internet access. The holiday home features a sofa bed and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ponte Infante D. Henrique. The holiday home offers a kitchenette and a sofa bed.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchenette, sofa bed and living room
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Bolhao Market and Porto Historic Center

Property manager

José Almeida

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 53789/AL

Property is also known as

Huvilan Talo Porto Centro
Huvilan Talo - Porto Centro Porto
Huvilan Talo - Porto Centro Private vacation home
Huvilan Talo - Porto Centro Private vacation home Porto

House of charm Porto center Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jocelynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Such a great place to stay, Jose was amazing and gave us a short tour around the area. We loved his place and would stay there in a heart beat again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot and warm host!

Our host, Jose, was there to welcome us! He took us on a lengthy walking tour of the area, explaining the city’s history and showing us some sites. He was warm and kind and treated us to cappuccino and traditional pastry custard tarts! Flat was authentic Portugal in a historic building very convenient to lots of spots. Perfect for 2-3 people. One suggestion only - more hot water for showers and better shower rod and curtain and better shower head. We really loved having two toilets and sinks, though! We would definitely recommend but no long showers here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great locations and great host

José’s house is on the edge of everything you want to see in Porto, so we walked everywhere. The house was well organized although you shouldn’t expect a North American look. This is a 300 year old house! There is free street parking out the door, which was very convenient. There is a laundromat and grocery store (with a good cafeteria) a block away). José took the time not only to make recommendations of where to go but also to take me to the grocery store and laundry so I would know where they are! He was incredibly helpful while we were in Porto. While the house had little natural light, it was amply provided with lamps and we were able to see and knit in the main room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un séjour des plus intéressants à Porto

Cher José, Merci pour votre chaleureux accueil. Nous avons eu le privilège de vivre pendant une semaine dans votre maison familiale du XVIIe siècle, rénovée par vos soins. Nous avons été ravis de l’emplacement de la maison dans Porto et de l’excellent (et grand) lit où nous avons pu bien nous reposer chaque nuit, la tranquillité du quartier aidant. Merci aussi de nous avoir fait faire le tour du quartier à notre arrivée et de nous avoir indiqué où trouver tout ce dont nous avons eu besoin au cours de la semaine. Cela a grandement facilité notre activité touristique. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les deux salles de toilette ainsi que les capsules d’excellent café que vous avez mises à notre disposition. Le Wifi fonctionne très bien, ce qui nous facilite grandement la vie. Nous avons grandement apprécié les discussions que nous avons eues avec vous. Nous espérons que nos chemins se croiseront de nouveau et que nous pourrons vous rencontrer ici à Porto ou ailleurs! Nous vous souhaitons aussi le plus grand succès dans vos projets sociaux.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erlis M.

very good location

This flat is beautiful and quirky and a good base to start from when exploring Porto. When considering self-catering, some more applicances are needed to make it work. Also, having access to a warm water tap in the kitchen would be an advantage. Given the proximity to breakfast, lunch and dinner places most people probably won't miss that. Other than that it is a wonderful place to be in and the host has been very welcoming and generous in giving us very useful information about this gorgeous city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Margaret B.

clean

whilst this apartment was very nice we could not stay there as there was too many stairs. we had to pay for a hotel instead. m byng
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Porto

The host, Jose, was very kind and sweet. When we arrived he gave us a tour of the city. He explained how things work in the house and its history. His place was very close to pharmacy, restaurants and places of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Porto

Very handy for this wonderful city with local entertainment going on in the nearby park with excellent eating facilities even for vegetarians! Loved the history of the house and artwork. Thanks José
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Surven L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most attentive host - José kind and caring

Location is everything here, close enough to all you want to see and do, yet far enough to get the local experience. We are regular VRBO users and also are hosts for our property in the US. Jose contacted us, met us at the unit and the. Asked to take us for a 30 min orientation of the neighbourhood so we knew where everything was. Lots of great information and we went from being in a forest to a welcoming park in the 30 min. Coffee and pasteis de nata. We would definitely recommend this unit which will sleep 3 comfortably. Bravo José.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in heart of Porto

This home is comfortable and fun. A great launching pad for all things Porto. Julio was a wonderful host. We would love to come back again soon!! Many thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L., Orlando, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great owner, location and stay!

Jose was fantastic. Gave us tips and ideas for our stay and made the arrival as easy as possible. Communication was perfect and answered any question we had before our arrival. The room was charming and clean. The two bathrooms upstairs were fantastic when getting ready to go out. Had everything we needed and the bed was extremely comfortable. So many great places to eat nearby. We were able to walk to everything we wanted to see and it was quiet at night. Perfect room for a couple and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A taste of Old World Porto

José was so generous! He met us and showed us around the neighborhood, bought us expressos and pastries, and shared a bit of the beautiful historic place that has been in his family for a long time. We felt the heart of Porto there at José's charming and artful spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Had everything we needed for a short stay. Host was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair O., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Historical Home

We fully enjoyed our stay at a home that was in our host's family for 300+ years. Our host was very kind and took time to explain the area and things to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in a perfect location

Our host was very helpful and kind. He gave us some great tips for Porto and around. I fully recommend to anyone. Obrigada!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rauer M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Uncomfortable

Artistic redo of very old building but very uncomfortable and inconvenient. Virtually no windows, no hot water in the kitchen, musty odor, overall poor design of the restoration.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bonfim VRBO

A wonderful property in a perfectly situated neighborhood within walking to great restaurants, Cathedral and Gaia district. Host was incredibly personable and helpful in every way. An absolute gem!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florianne W., Longmont, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute get away in Porto

Lovely host & accommodations, close to everything we wanted to do. We parked our car (free parking behind the property) & walked everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

maurizio c., knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Excellent location in the heart of Porto. Old historic building. Jose went out of his way to make us feel comfortable in Porto and accommodate us in anything. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lynda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Porto hideaway

Excellent host, artistically restored, authentic building centrally located in town center! Definitely recommend it for a extended stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous apartment

We were very impressed from the moment we arrived. The host was so welcoming and told us everything about the neighborhood. Where to eat, shop and the highlights of Porto. The apartment is so comfortable. The bed was very good and we both slept well. Everything we needed was supplied. It is so centrally located that we could walk to everywhere. This place was a special find. Highly recommended Thank you Jose for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

franco f., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Back in time

Great place with great host Jose who gave a tour around the city explaining and giving a short history of Porto .Great location close to all will surely be back one day .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Was so close to everything and the host was incredible- def went above and beyond to ensure we knew where we were and had to go! The apartment is beautiful and well kept. My onlyyyyyy thought is that the bed was very hard- we both did not sleep well. But the pros very much outweigh the cons- def worth staying!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location and lovely house. Jose is a considerate host and showed us around his neighbourhood and how to find places easily.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023