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House of charm Porto center

Holiday home with kitchenette, near Porto Historic Center

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Interior
Exterior detail
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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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 Porto Historic Center
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.

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

Pets not 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
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
Property Registration Number 53789/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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

About the area

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Bonfim, a neighbourhood in Porto. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and winery tours.
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Map
Porto, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Porto City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ribeira Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Campo 24 Agosto Station - 9 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 13 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Combi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kinay - ‬4 min walk
  • Restaurante Rogério do Redondo
  • ‪Terraplana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Molete - Bread & Breakfast - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is House of charm Porto center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House of charm Porto center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of charm Porto center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House of charm Porto center located?

Located in Bonfim, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ponte Infante D. Henrique, Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral. Ribeira Square and Livraria Lello are also within 1 mile (2 km). Campo 24 Agosto Station is 9 minutes by foot and Batalha Stop is 9 minutes.

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House of charm Porto center Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

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

Good location

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

8/10 Good

Lynda B.

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

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

Florianne W., Longmont, CO

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

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

Blair O., Canada

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

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

Susan Z.

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

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

Claire G.

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

Great location!

This was a great spot in Porto. You are close enough to the good areas but far enough away that it isn’t loud from everyone enjoying themselves at night. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ I.

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

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

maurizio c., knoxville

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

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

Porto accommodation

The apartment we stayed in was in an excellent location. Jose, the owner, was an excellent host. He showed us around the neighbourhood, took us for coffee, then advised us of places of interest to visit. Apartment had very comfortable bed & was very cosy. Fully recommend this apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

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

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

franco f., Canada

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

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

Manny S.

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

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

Lisa E.

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

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

anna r.

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

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

Robert L.

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

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

Aleah W.

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

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

Erlis M.

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

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

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

Barbara C.

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

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

Randy S.

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

Best VRBO Host ever!

Jose is the most gracious and generous VRBO Host. We have stayed in VRBO apartments In Italy,Greece , Spain London and Edinburgh. None of these had a host like Jose. He is the personification of the friendly Porto residents.He is a joy to be around and gives out very helpful information to travelers wishing to learn about other cultures. Videos to Jose.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

What a gem! Highly recommended

This apartment was beyond our expectations. With its old word (300 yr old) interior walls and floors to its tasteful furnishings yet boasting all modern conveniences. We were very comfortable. It is very quiet and safe area with lots of restaurants within short walking distance. We tend to take Uber and were pleased to find that nowhere in the city was more than 5 euros (including 1 euro tip) Our host as extremely cordial and helpful. Thank you for the opportunity. We highly recommend this home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

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

Mary S.

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

Wonderful stay at Jose's 300 year old family home!

Thank you Jose for being such a wonderful host! You went out of your way to secure a parking spot for us. As well, you took the time to show us the highlights of your beautiful city. Porto is a wonderful place to explore and there are so many sights within walking distance of this property. It has everything you need and the neighbourhood is quiet for sleeping. Bear in mind that the apartment is 300 years old and built into rock. There is a bit of a musty smell that may be a problem for some.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Surven L.

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

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

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