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The Douro River House - Porto

Gondomar vacation home with private pool

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A table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a bowl of strawberries, set against a scenic lake view.
A modern outdoor pool area with a dining setup and lounge chairs.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with a view of a lake and trees, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a piano, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a lake.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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S. Cosme, Porto
  • Place, beach near Atães
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gondomar

On river.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Duoro River and 6 miles (10 km) of Porto Historic Center. Gardens of Nova Sintra and Garden of St. Lazarus are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Atães - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Bolhao Market - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Contumil Station (F) - 6 min drive
  • Contumil Station - 8 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Familiar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Orlas Beira Rio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Piri-piri - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Adega Vigário - "Esgravata - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pão Quente Freixieiro - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Douro River House - Porto

This home is close to restaurants. You will love my space because of its views, the environment, and The location that is only 5 km from the center of the city of Porto. My space is ideal for couples, families (with children).
This space is great for spending a season or just a few days away from the hustle and bustle of the city routine. It is an ideal place to enjoy a few days of relaxation in a splendid house and with privileged views over the river Douro. At the same time you can combine this experience with visits to the city of Porto, bicycle tours along the river as well as boat or car trips to Douro Vinhateiro.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 488131/AL

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Douro River House - Porto to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.6 mi (34-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Douro River House - Porto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Douro River House - Porto to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.6 mi (12-min drive) from Crestuma River Beach and 8.5 mi (14-min drive) from Carneiro Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Douro River House - Porto offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Douro River House - Porto?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Espinho (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Douro River House - Porto?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Douro River House - Porto?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Douro River House - Porto have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does The Douro River House - Porto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Douro River House - Porto to downtown Gondomar?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from São Cosme.

The Douro River House - Porto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

sarah h.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break with girlfriends

Spacious property with lovely pool and terraces, beautiful river views and easy to get into Porto via Uber
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful river house

We really enjoyed our stay at this house-- the view of the river from the multiple balconies was fantastic. The house itself is gorgeous inside and out. Caveat: As others have noted, a regularly used river road goes right by the house, so one should expect road noise. Since we had read other reviews mentioning this, we were prepared and it was ok for us (although on Sunday around mid-morning when all of the motorcycles were out for a ride, it was a bit much). Our host was wonderful and was super-responsive. We had some confusion about how the door key code thing worked and Carolina was very helpful with getting us unstuck; similarly for other minor issues we had during our stay.Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lyne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property...

We were 8 adults travelling together. When we arrived, we were very pleased by that property, exactly has described; just in front of the Douro and with a pool. During our stay, May 27 to June 8, 2019, the temperature was very hot for this period. Regarding the beds, they are not for 8 adults. more 4 adults and 4 children. Plan bringing more than just food, like toilet paper, Scott Towels and earplugs because we could'ntstart the air conditionner and the road just down the property is very noisy. Lyne L. from Terrebonne, Québec, Canada
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leslie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

INCREDIBLE VIEW!

Unfortunately the house has no air-conditioning and opening the windows was imposible because of the cars at night as the house is next to a main road as well as dogs barking, None of the six of us sleep well. On Saturday from noon to midnight very very loud thumping music from the beach across the river. One broken chair in dinning room table. Dark living room. Had to keep the lights on. Cold pool though it was the middle of summer. The latch on the door of the master bedroom was broken. Cold pool though it was the middle of summer. It is a pity because the house has such an amazing view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

José V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Semana descanso

Excelente vista sobre o Douro Casa com boas condições em geral Ponto menos favorável não dispõe de ar condicionado
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverside with a Beautiful View

Nice, clean and spacious. We had ants, but they had bug spray. Very new construction. Automatic shades were a great addition. This is the place to stay if you get a rent car. Ricardo from Tours by Local will pick you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herbert P.

Beautiful house along the river

Very nice house, our host was great and very cooperative. House is nice than you would expect based on the pictures on the site
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHANTAL V.

Superbe

La maison est splendide, très bien équipée. Vue magnifique sur le Douro. La voiture est indispensable mais la ville est proche. Belle promenade à pieds au bord du fleuve. C’est notre 2ème séjour, vivement le 3ème
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sitha y.

Pictures do not do this place justice!

I stayed here for 3 days with my group of 6 people. It was so comfortable and beautiful. The view is to die for. The location, as well as the actual house, felt very safe. It has many amenities, including the use of a private pool; the balcony and pool area look out onto Douro River, where you can see fishermen and river cruise ships passing by. We loved the view so much that six hours on the veranda passed in the blink of an eye. The owners met us at the house upon arrival and checked up with us during our stay, which was much appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this house to other travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017