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Pilar House - D. Maria Pia

Vacation home near Porto Historic Center in Vila Nova de Gaia

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Books
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandeman Cellars
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vila Nova de Gaia

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Santa Marinha vacation home, you'll find Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Historic Center. Ribeira Square and Jardim do Morro Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sandeman Cellars - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Jardim do Morro Station - 3 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 6 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caves Cálem - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Real Cervejaria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sandeman - The George - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Uva By Calem - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Pilar House - D. Maria Pia

The accommodation is located in a building built in 1954, located in the heart of Jardim do Morro, offering a unique and unobstructed view of the Serra do Pilar Monastery and the D. Luís Bridge. From the west balcony, you have a mesmerizing view of the city of Oporto, its Douro River and the roofs of the historic area of Vila Nova de Gaia where the treasure of the Port Wine cellars is hidden.
The apartment is located on the 1st floor, comfortably accommodates four adults, has two bedrooms with a balcony overlooking the Garden and D. Luís Bridge, a bathroom, living-room and fully equipped kitchen, as well as a balcony over the Historic Center of Oporto and Vila Nova de Gaia where you can enjoy the sun and the stunning view accompanied by a glass of Port wine. In order to appreciate and enjoy the whole view and surroundings, the accommodation does not have a television by option, it has wireless internet network instead.
Quite central and with good accessibility, being one minute from the yellow underground line and Avenida da República where you can find all the necessary services.
In the heart of the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia and two minutes from the historic center of Porto, it is undoubtedly mandatory to explore the architecture, gastronomy and local charm on foot.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 112548/AL

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Pilar House D Maria Pia
Casa Pilar D. Maria Pia
Pilar House - D. Maria Pia Vila Nova de Gaia
Pilar House - D. Maria Pia Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pilar House - D. Maria Pia to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pilar House - D. Maria Pia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Pilar House - D. Maria Pia to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.7 mi (36-min drive) from Matosinhos Beach and 15.8 mi (34-min drive) from Espinho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pilar House - D. Maria Pia offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pilar House - D. Maria Pia?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Espinho (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pilar House - D. Maria Pia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pilar House - D. Maria Pia?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Pilar House - D. Maria Pia have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Pilar House - D. Maria Pia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Pilar House - D. Maria Pia to downtown Vila Nova de Gaia?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada.

Pilar House - D. Maria Pia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful modern apartment in a great location. Communication from host was very fast and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balcony is as small but view was breathtaking. Location was fabulous
Views from deck
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor G.

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

Amazing location in Porto

The property was clean, modern and very well kept. the location was spectacular with amazing sunset views from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lotte regel J.

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

Stunning view!

We had a very nice stay in Pilar House. Everything worked and the view was beatyfull!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kholoud P.

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

Perfect place for a visit to Porto

We loved this place- great location on the port wine side of Porto- great for visiting the Port houses and easy walk to the other side of the river. Flat is clean, quiet and well-furnished
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Lovely stay with View

The apartment was a nice size and had a good view over Vila Nova de Gaia and towards Porto. Location was perfect for crossing the bridge with ease or taking the metro back after a day of exploring. Grocery is nearby, rooms are comfortable and we would recommend staying here. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny a.

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

Fantastic Views of Porto and Park

This is a great location. The apartment is in easy walking distance to Porto across the Luis I bridge. The living area has spectacular views of Porto and the bridge. From the bedrooms there are views of Jardim do Morro garden. The only downside is that Jardim do Morro can be noisy in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Fabulous location and view

We really enjoyed our stay here. The view was fantastic. The place was clean and as advertised. We loved the place. The check in was great. We got great recommendations from the host. We enjoyed that we could get the same sunset experience as the people in park, but on our own private balcony. Easy access to the boardwalk below and to the bridge to cross the river. The place was close to sound proof, so I slept okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan W.

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

4 Tage Porto

Die Unterkunft hat eine sehr gute Lage zum Zentrum/Altstadt. Ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt um Porto zu erkunden. Die Wohnung ist sehr sauber und hat einen tollen Ausblick auf die Altstadt.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

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

Zentral gelegenes Apartment mit tollem Blick auf Porto und Douro

Sehr schöne saubere und helle Wohnung mit guten Betten und sehr guter Küchenausstattung, obwohl wir nicht gekocht haben. Die Gastgeberin hatte sehr viele wertvolle Tipps bzgl. Sehenswürdigkeiten und Restaurants und war immer ansprechbar. Die Lage und die Aussicht auf Porto und den Douro sind wunderschön. Gerne kommen wir wieder
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

PERFECT location in Gaia!!

The location of this spot is AMAZING…. It’s on the lovely park that sits at the bridge across to old Porto & above riverside Gaia (1 min walk to the cable car you can take down). The apartment is a good size with two bedrooms, a nice bathroom, and a combined kitchen/living room. There is an adorable back balcony where you can watch the AMAZING sunset over the river (people flood the park out front every evening to have this same view!). The park out front hosts food trucks and other vendors with street musicians filling the background. Walk down to the lower part of the bridge to cross right into Old Porto along the other side of the river. The A/C was only in the living room so we got hot at night with the bedroom door closed. The automated metal blinds on all windows were amazing and blocked ALL light. The listing said ‘parking’ but there is no reserved parking so beware - we had to pay for parking until a street spot opened up then rush to get the car from garage to spot. Drive 20 minutes to a gorgeous beach at the mouth of the Douro. So many fabulous restaurants walking distance. We didn’t even notice the lack of TV as we don’t watch much TV anyway. Wifi was good. Book this spot!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Spectacular views, perfect location, flawless

Absolutely beautiful apartment, spotlessly clean with everything that could need. Really friendly welcoming host, so helpful and lovely. Amazing central location and with parking. Views from balcony over the river and Porto were spectacular! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Great location!!! CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

Superb! We were a little early and we were accommodated. Thank you so much for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021