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Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center

House in the center of Porto, close to Lapa subway station, at 1. 6 km walking distance from historical center. Restaurants and Supermarket nearby (400 meters). Garden floor of a 2-family house with private entrance. Fully renovated flat with Wi-fi included.
Consisting of two bedrooms plus a TV room with a sofa bed (3rd bed), brand new kitchen with new appliances, fully equipped with electric 3-burner cook top, separate oven, dishwasher, clothes'washing machine and coffee maker with milk frother - start your day with your own cappuccino and fresh squeezed orange juice on the patio! Large kitchen table comfortably seats four. The kitchen opens onto a small sunroom which accesses the new windowed bathroom as well as the sunny outdoor patio and garden. Entire apartment for 1 to 4 people.

We would like to inform you that on March 1, 2018, the city of Porto will apply the Tourist Tax to all bookings in all hotels. Anyone older than 13 years, staying a night in Porto, pays the tax per night, per person for a maximum of seven straight nights per person and per stay.

Tourist Tax rates: € 2 per night and per person, up to a maximum total amount of € 14 (Seven straight nights per overnight stay / person). We ask guests to pay directly to the owner upon arrival.

Property manager

Rui Mario Ferreira da Cunha

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 57995

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Marao Cottage Private Garden Historic Center House Porto
Marao Cottage Private Garden Historic Center House
Marao Cottage Private Garden Historic Center Porto
Marao Cottage Private Garden Historic Center
Marao Cottage With Private Garden - Near Historic Center Porto
Marao Cottage With Private Garden - Near Historic Center Porto
Marao Private Historic Center

About the area

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, this holiday home is near theme parks. Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Espinho Beach. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Porto City Hall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Casa da Música - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Contumil Station - 7 min drive
  • Lapa Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nandinha - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sky Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪L’égoïste Bar And Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Piscina - ‬6 min walk
  • Flor de Damião

Frequently asked questions

Is Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Boavista Square and Livraria Lello. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lapa Station is 7 minutes by foot and Carolina Michaelis Station is 9 minutes.

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Marao Cottage with Private Garden - Near Historic Center Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

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

A quiet spot on the edge of the city

A very helpful host and a comfortable two bedroom house with everything we needed for a four day stay. Very quiet neighborhood and a nice garden. A bit of a walk to the metro station but doable. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Porto stay

My husband and i had a wonderful stay in Porto. The VRBO manager welcomed us as we arrived and explained everything about the apartment. There was a bowl of oranges in the kitchen along with a bottle if water. We were happy with our stay and would stay here again while visiting Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

I S.

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

Perfect location

We are really satisfied with our stay in this cosy home. Rui is really helpful and sorted us out even tho we had one extra visitor. Amazing restaurants close by.We will be back for for another visit in the future.Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Great stay

Great stay. Host was really responsive and thoughtful. Would stay there again happily!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ise A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice when the weather is fine

The small garden is nice and when the weather is sunny and you can sit outside, it is a really nice location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon j.

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

Lovely place this. Had a great time

Loved this place. Perfect for 3 adults. Nice part of town and easy to walk to supermarket or town. Host was especially nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Louise B.

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

Small 2 bedroom futon

Confortable, well equipped, clean walk-in (no stairs) apartment with garden to enjoy. Best for 3 people but could accommodate 4. Host was very responsive. Close to grocery store & some restaurants. Short Uber & 30-minute walk to centre & water front.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great property, clean and comfortable.

We had a great visit. Rui was very nice and accommodating, as well as flexible with our check in. I recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brogans

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

Nice comfortable stay

We stayed here for two nights. Great location to historic area. Parking is tight, so paid to park at hotel around the corner. Rui was very helpful. suggestions.ingiving
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

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

Quaint Porto home

This host goes out of his way to ensure that guests have everything they could possibly need. Believe it or not, wine, fruit, coffee, tea, refrigerated water, toiletries, laundry supplies, dishwashing supplies .... the list goes on and on. You will be very impressed. The host is a lovely man, who will help you with whatever you need. Truly enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

Porto stay.

Rui kindly meet us at the property and gave us a tour. The rooms were comfortable but small. We enjoyed eating out on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S., Manitou Springs, USA

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

Great and quiet apartment in Porto

Lovely stay with a quiet outdoor space, 2 bedrooms, and a full kitchen. It is located in a good spot as you are near the metro and within walking distance of the sites. Rui was a great host and very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Convenient

The property is well located. Pingo Dose is a short walk for groceries. The Metro is close and there several restaurants nearby. Parking can be a bit difficult. The property is well supplied with everything you need to fix meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent spot - super quiet

We loved staying at Rui's place. We were able to walk downtown every day and enjoy the hustle and bustle but then return to the apartment located in a very quiet neighbourhood. Being just a few minutes walk from a good sized grocery store was an extra bonus. Thanks for everything Rui!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niloufar A.

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

Amazing!

Everything was perfect! Very quiet and clean with a cozy charming garden. We were 4 adults and stayed 2 nights in Rui’s place. Comfy bed, coffee, wine fruits… thank you so much Rui! We really enjoyed our time in Porto! We’ll come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice House Close to Metro and Bus

The house is quiet, clean with a nice garden and only a 9 minute walk from the Metro station Lapa. Rui is quick answering all questions. We had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Lovely quiet retreat

Rui was a wonderful host; greeting us to orient us to everything in the flat including a few treats he provided. We enjoyed the garden for coffee in the morning and a glass of wine after a day sightseeing. It was a good walk to the main tourist area but transit is also convenient. There is a good grocery store within a short walk. The location was nice and quiet for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik S., Bochum, Germany

Nice and quiet!

We had a comfortable stay in Porto Town- and with Rui a very warm-hearted and friendly host! Not far to the old town, only a short walk and three metro stations away. We like to recommend this accommodation. Have a wonderful time in this lovely city! H.Schubert
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Warren C.

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

Lisbon

Very cute rental with garden. Parking was available on the street but it is a narrow street. The host was there for our arrival and we had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M., West Kelowna

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

All Good

Our place was very close to historic Porto. We could walk which was an advantage. We had a car and we were able to park very close to the suite. Lots of room- 2 bedrooms, our host welcomed us and answered all our questions. (comfy beds).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

Perfect For Us!

My niece and I spent 3 nights is this 2 sweet bedroom apartment. Our host, Rui, is a delight! He was waiting for us when we arrived, explained the necessities, and provided fruit, tea, coffee, and even a bottle of wine! Lastly, the bedding was warm and cozy, which was perfect after a long day of touring. Thank you Rui!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Wonderful Holiday Stay

We had an enjoyable stay at this property. Rui is an excellent host as he provided us with some "essentials" when we first checked in (milk, oranges, wine, cheese, etc). He also brought us a lovely Christmas gift (we stayed here over the holidays) of port wine and pao de lo and even had a small Christmas tree set-up for us when we checked in. The house is as advertised. Unfortunately, we were never able to take advantage of the lovely garden in the back due to the weather.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

Charming Property and Hosts

Really lovely property and the hosts were extremely accommodating. They welcomed us, gave us tickets for public transportation, showed us all the important locations on the map and made many wonderful recommendations. The amenities and thoughtful extras were beyond our expectations e.g. sun tun lotions, body creams. They went over and beyond the basic expectations. The bottle of wine and fruit were really appreciated and enjoyed. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martina H.

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

Great host & lovely place

A friend and I stayed for about two weeks and I’m grateful that we came across it in our search. The apartment is quaint and had everything we needed. I especially appreciated that it had some basics that allowed us to cook our own meals on occasion, loved the backyard and although it is close to downtown Porto it’s located in a quiet neighborhood. Rui is the best host we could have asked for! He was warm, welcoming, accommodating, very responsive and just super kind. Although I arrived well before check-in time, he allowed me to already leave my luggage there, and we even went to a neighborhood café having a very pleasant chat and he gave me some great recommendations. Would definitely stay there again when in Porto. Thank you Rui!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

House in Porto

The owner is a very nice and accommodating man. Any questions Or information required was responded to promptly. My only comment was the house is quite old and things like low water pressure and making sure all doors and windows kept shut because of cats roaming around and ready to jump in was a pain. The house is certainly livable - just expected a little more updated. Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023