City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Centro / Baixa apartment, you'll find Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge. Porto Coliseum and Church of Saint Ildefonso are also within half a mile (1 km).
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA
This is the perfect apartment for those who like to relax at the end of the day, after exploring the city, drinking a Port wine in this refined and warm atmosphere, punctuated with vintage pieces from the first decades of the 20th century! The great comfort of the apartment is guaranteed by the air conditioning and the excellent insulation and soundproofing, and also from the velvet and silk fabrics, and delicate sheets on the beds.
The apartment, in a traditional building from the 1940s, has just been completely restored. Its location is perfect for exploring the city of Porto on foot!
The kitchen is equipped with ceramic hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, oven, grill, espresso machine, kettle, etc., and washing machine and vacuum cleaner. Also available two LCD TVs and Wi-Fi connection.
It has two full bathrooms, and the details of the bedrooms are:
1 - the purple bedroom, very cozy, from wich the only opening is a large sliding glass door onto the bright entrance hall of the small balcony, and with thick curtains to cut the light. The imposing rosewood bed from the first decade of the 19th century is in the traditional Portuguese style Dona Maria, and has a comfortable mattress of 1.40 x 2.00
2 - the green bedroom has a king-size bed (1.80 x 2.00) and mattress of the highest quality which can be separated into two single beds. There are blinds and curtains for total darkness.
3 - the red bedroom, warm and welcoming, with a sofa bed that opens and turns into a comfortable double bed of 1.40 x 2.00 , and also with thick blinds and curtains for total darkness. To enter into the green bedroom you pass through the red bedroom, therefore, for an occupancy of up to 4 people, the green bedroom works like a large suite with antechamber and private bathroom
The apartment has two entrances. By the main entrance, the apartment is on the second floor, without elevator, but with very comfortable stairs. By the other entrance, access is through the gate below to the street and the comfortable outdoor stairs to the balcony.
The apartment includes free parking in a garage 50 meters from the building
Fresh fruit and Porto wine are offered for consumption on arrival free.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF THE APARTMENT ARE SUBJECT TO A RIGOROUS CHECK BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL to guarantee you maximum comfort and safety. Environmentally friendly cleaning and disinfection products are used. THE 5-STAR OPINIONS THROUGHOUT THESE YEARS GIVE YOU THE GUARANTEE THAT IT IS A PRIORITY FOR US!
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,292 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Leave both sets of keys on the table and close the door.
Before closing the door, check that the building's entrance door to the street, or the street access gate from the other entrance, is not locked.
Turn off all air conditioners
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 38264/AL
Property is also known as
Elegant og Komfortabel Lejlighed i Centrum Apartment Porto
Elegant og Komfortabel Lejlighed i Centrum Apartment
Elegant og Komfortabel Lejlighed i Centrum Porto
egant og Komfortabel Lejlighe
Apartamento Elegante e Confortável no Centro
Elegant AND Comfortable City Center Apartment Porto
Elegant AND Comfortable City Center Apartment Apartment
Elegant AND Comfortable City Center Apartment Apartment Porto
Frequently asked questions
How close is ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA to the airport?
This apartment is 11.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA to the beach?
This apartment is 4.3 mi (7-min drive) from Carneiro Beach and 4.5 mi (8-min drive) from Ingleses Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA ?
No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Casino Espinho (18-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA ?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA to downtown Porto?
This apartment is 0.8 mi away from Porto.
ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS ART DECO APARTMENT by GRANDMOTHER VICTORIA Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 91 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
RJ W., Cary, NC
Nov 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have been happier with this apartment. It is very big, and well decorated to the smallest of details. The location is great and very central. The host, Jorge, was extremely gracious and communicative. They left us wine, liquor, beer, fruit and spent a solid 10-15 minutes with us at arrival to mark up a map of “must see” and “must dine” places. All great recommendations. By far, the best experience I have had on VRBO.
RJ W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Frank S.
Nov 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was extremely welcoming, met us at the parking garage and walked us to the apartment. Once there, he spent an hour talking to us about Porto and gave dozens of recommendations on what to see, where to eat and how to get there. Additionally he provided a basket of fruit, some wine, port and spirits. Couldn't ask for better hospitality!
Frank S.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Claudia V.
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was the very best home we've ever stayed in. There were more welcome amenities than usual (plenty of paper towels, even Kleenex, cotton swabs, snacks and drinks - wow!), making the entire stay feel luxurious, and almost like family. Manuela welcomed us personally with a detailed tour (very helpful), including a map and suggestions for local stops. She went above and beyond in every way. We highly recommend, and would stay at any of the properties of these owners. Thank you for your extra efforts, they were noticed and appreciated.
Claudia V.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anita n.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very helpful with stuff to do.Also left us with wine,beer,port and fruit baskey.Only drawbacks were 2 flights fairly steep stairs and place to park car securly was about 5 min. walk away.Other than that everything was great.
Anita n.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
William W.
Oct 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment is very clean and is in a great location.Easy walking to shops and restaurants.The pictures are accurate description of the space.Except for the stairs it is very accommodating, and the host Manuela is very nice and helpful at check in with lots of suggestions for where to go and what to see. The port wine on arrival was a nice surprise. Kitchen well stocked! . Super helpful!!Communication is excellent. The laundry service was much appreciated. We would stay here again.It is a great place to stay in Porto!!
William W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deana G.
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Manuela and Jorge's apartment was one of the most lovely places we've stayed in on VRBO. The location is on a quiet street within a block of a bakery/coffee shop and large grocery story. It is quiet but less than 5 minutes from all the action. The apartment itself is extremely clean, comfortable, well-stocked and set up perfectly with the bedrooms on opposites sides of the living room. It created a nice sense of privacy for our group of four. Manuela was very welcoming and brought wine and fruit on our arrival. I could go on, but previous reviews are absolutely correct. I will tell my friends/family traveling to Porto to stay here without hesitation. It is truly a perfect apartment!
Deana G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott G.
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this property!! Our hosts, Manuela & Jorge were fantastic, very informative, very generous with a welcome basket. Our communication back & forth was great!We would definitely stay there againS.Guy
Scott G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
michael s.
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nicely appointed. Lots of supplies like wine , whiskey and fruit. Very nice stay!
michael s.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
regina m.
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
As promised, the apartment was truly elegant yet super comfortable. So beautifully curated with many wee extras to welcome us. Jorge spent time referring places to visit and places to eat. I highly recommend staying here. We were all very pleased with our experience. Thank you Jorge and Manuela. All the best.
regina m.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie D.
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We were looking forward to this location from the VRBO listing but I can tell you it did not disappoint. Every detail was attended to. The furnishings, the decor and the design was fabulous. Our host Manuela went beyond expectations to explain to us all that Porto had to offer. If we are back in Porto we will absolutely stay here again.
Carrie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Liaa M.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Walking distance to everything
Liaa M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Moni G.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous hosts and great location!!!! We walked everywhere and had excellent restaurants within a 15 min walk. Central to many of the historic sites. The home was large and very comfortable and welcoming! Would absolutely stay here again!
Moni G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nick R.
Jul 11, 2025
Nick R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T., The Flatts Village, Smiths, Bermuda
Jul 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Porto
We stayed here for 5 nights, (2 adults / 1 child) and had a wonderful experience right from the moment we met Manuela. She checked us in and gave us lots of information about the surrounding neighbourhood and Porto, which was very helpful. She also quickly responded to a few additional questions we had about Porto over the days we were staying there. The apartment is lovely, very clean, and very well equipped. Easy to feel comfortable staying here. Plus it has air conditioning, which is a huge bonus for Europe! I would highly recommend this apartment and we'll look to stay here again for our next trip to Porto.
Jennifer T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Judy D., Alexandria VA
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good, but.....
Overall, our stay at this apartment in Porto was fine. The apartment itself was as advertised, very clean and spacious. All the amenities of home were provided, including air conditioning. The Portugese welcome wine was a nice touch as well as the fruit basket and biscuits. The location of the apartment was good. We could easily walk to the pedestrian shopping street and many sites. The host, Jorge, was very pleasant and accommodating. He provided us with a map and suggestions for restaurants and sightseeing. However, when packing to depart we noticed that we were missing a silver necklace and ring, a pair of sandals and a bra. Based on previous reviews for this location, this was probably a one off incident. Jorge vouched for the honesty of his staff and claimed no one had access to the apartment while we were away. In hindsight, there was some physical evidence that someone had been in the apartment but we had not focused on it until we realized that items were missing. The issue was never resolved since we were headed out of town that morning. It did, unfortunately, put a damper on our stay in Porto.
Judy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher F.
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The owner has thought of everything and the property is very well appointed. Very cleanVery comfortable Several bonus amenities
Christopher F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul L.
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Portugal vacation for two couples!
3 nights in Porto at a wonderful 2 bedroom VROB. The unit was well appointed, exceptionally clean with a great location. The host could not have more hospitable with amentities and guidance to restaurants and must see sights!
Paul L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sherry M.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Warm & Welcoming
Beautiful property close to a town square, with restaurants and groceries just steps away. Awaiting us when we came in out of a downpour was a bottle of wine, a bowl full of fruit, and hugs all around, followed by detailed suggestions by the host. The large apartment easily accommodated two couples.
Sherry M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda H.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and parking
Manuela checked us in, meeting us at the parking garage and walking us over to the apartment. The parking garage is outside the restricted zone but maybe 50 m from the rental. The street is a bit bohemian with “working ladies” plying their trade out of a building across the street. Prostitution is legal in Portugal and they and their clients were no problem. The area is safe and an easy walk onto the main streets of central Porto. The apartement is as listed. Neither bedroom has ensuite bath, but the rooms are quite separate. Manuela was lovely :). We did have an issue with the stove top - a quartz hob. The discs once heated and turned off prevent you from using any other disc until the "H" for hot turns off. So, if you are cooking in, don't turn off your disc until you have everything cooked! If I could have given 4.5 stars, I would have - essentially 0.5 a star off as the apartment was a bit musty - BUT it rained the entire time we were in Porto, so I have no doubt that if we could have aired it, it would have been fine. :)
Linda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick V.
Apr 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best VRBO’s in 20 years
I’ve been renting VRBOs for over 20 years and this was the best supplied I’d ever encountered. There was every possible essential needed for our 12 day stay. We found it a perfect location from which to enjoy all of Porto. Manuela was an extremely supportive host. The check in was thorough, warm and friendly with lots of information to support a good understanding of Porto. We highly, highly recommend!!
Patrick V.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margaret S.
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience, Wonderful Owners
Jorge and Manuela were amazing hosts! We stayed as their guests for 5 weeks. When we arrived, we were greeted by Jorge who gave us a map with areas/restaurants/things to do marked. We were also greeted with champagne, wine, port, fresh fruits, and chocolates!The area was close to the city center, churches, Ribeira, Gaia (for port tastings), and the shopping areas, which was an ideal location for walking and exploring. We did not realize what a foodie area Porto was and we were pleasantly surprised. The restaurants that you could walk to were amazing.This apartment was very spacious, especially by European standards, and exceptionally well stocked. Jorge and Manuela made sure that we had everything we could possibly need. We stayed for 5 weeks and they had the apartment cleaned every week which was so nice! The beds were very comfortable. Bedrooms are split providing privacy from each other. There are stairs as stated in the listing. Americans would do well to remember that in America (except NY as far as I know) we count the ground floor as 1. In Europe it is usually counted as 0. Therefore there were more stairs than we expected but they were easy to traverse. When we travel back to Porto, these owners would be our first choice of properties to return to visit. Their pride of ownership shows, not only in the property, but in the hospitality.Thank you Jorge and Manuela for making our stay so memorable!
Margaret S.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald P.
Nov 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Jorge was a great communicator and accommodated us for an early check in. He provided everything we could need. The apartment was beautifully furnished, spacious, and comfortable. We were a five minute uber from downtown Porto so it was very convenient. The little neighborhood had a nice breakfast cafe around the corner for great coffee and several restaurants within walking distance. It’s a typical working class neighborhood so you’re living like a local. Many thanks to Jorge, a consummate host.
Donald P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janice P., St. Ignatius, Montana
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Not to be missed!
Can not add to all of the great reviews before us. Can only say it’s a perfect place for visiting Porto and you just shouldn’t miss it!!
Janice P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim K., Longmont Colorado
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Oporto!
We absolutely LOVED this apartment! They have thought of everything to make our stay so comfortable! We loved the location and highly recommended staying here! The apartment was so clean and so many extra touches you will be amazed, they go above and beyond!
Kim K.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M., Lawrence, Kansas
Oct 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice apartment in good location
The apartment is beautifully furnished and equipped for guests. The location is easily walkable to many of Porto’s attractions. Great bakery and grocery store less than a block away.