The Ivy House

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Waterfront holiday home in Porto with kitchen

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Porto, Porto

Porto Cathedral
‪10 min walk‬
Ribeira Square
‪10 min walk‬
Porto Historic Center
‪11 min walk‬
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Waterfront holiday home in Porto with kitchen

Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3.5 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a coffee/tea maker and a TV.

Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Property manager

Casa da Hera - The Ivy House

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

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Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

Property Registration Number 39646/AL

About the area

Porto

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Centro / Baixa, 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 Bolhao Market. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.

Porto, Porto

What's nearby

Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Clerigos Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Porto Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Ribeira Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Porto Historic Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Alfândega Stop - 2 min walk
São Bento Station - 13 min walk
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Alfândega Douro - ‬2 min walk
‪Taberna Santo Antonio - ‬6 min walk
‪Bufete El-Reys - ‬6 min walk
‪Digby - ‬9 min walk
‪Casa Mara - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ivy House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ivy House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ivy House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ivy House located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Alfandega Congress Center, Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello are also within 15 minutes. Alfândega Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Viriato Stop is 6 minutes.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Joey F.

12 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Great Spot but be prepared to wait

The house is cute and I liked the layout of the rooms because it felt more private. We were a family of four and a college friend. Easy to get around but everything is uphill : ) My biggest complaint was the communication. We reached out months early about check in and after a day they responded asking about timing. We responded to clarify and hope for an answer but then months went by. We sent 4 more unanswered messages through VRBO. When it got to less than 72 hours, we started again, contacted VRBO and found thier website email. Heard back after about half a day and they said they’d send info the next day. They did not. We were finally contacted by someone, with less than 24 hours to go. We were literally, in the car to the airport. Once Nuria made contact, she was great. Met us there, highlighted some activities on the map and the checked in a couple of times during our stay. In the end, it worked out, you just have to take deep breaths until the end. I would do it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

15 September 2024

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

Porto Stay

Comfortable and good location! Loved the cafe just outside the door! Well appointed, but a few things were missing: a curtain in the basement bedroom, glass top on the night stand, no teatowels, dish cloths, dishwasher detergent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

jennifer r.

1 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Communication

Lack of communication, inaccurate listing, issues with house

I wish I could give them a glowing review, since the house itself is quite lovely, but there were issues: 1. No communication from host. All my questions on VRBO platform was ignored. Three days prior to arrival, I had to escalate to VRBO that host was unresponsive and no check-in instructions had been sent. I was starting to think I'd been scammed. I was only able to contact them after VRBO provided phone number of the owner, who directed me to the management team. They claimed that instructions were sent to my email, but I checked and there was no email from them. 2. Inaccurate description. Laundry and washing machine is listed in the amenities, but there's none. I even texted the host the day before arrival and she confirmed yes, there's a clothes washer. There's none. 3. Another inaccuracy -- this property is listed as 3.5 baths, but the half bathroom has no door knob on the door, so you can't open it from the outside. In fact, the 2 bedrooms upstairs also have doorknobs that are falling off. One of my friends got stuck inside the bedroom since the knob fell off. Luckily, one of us was able to push in the door from the outside. 4. Lack of sustainability -- we had to buy hand soaps for each sink, paper towels for the kitchen since no cloth towels were provided, etc. In this age when we should all be trying to be green and sustainable, having to buy disposable stuff that will be thrown out after our stay is disappointing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

6 April 2023

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

Charming old house

We enjoyed our stay at the Ivy House. It is very spacious and well located, very close to the river and within walking distance of most attractions. There was only 1 thing we didn't like. The bedroom on the pictures that has a stoned wall is on the main floor and is rather dark, cold and musty.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph A.

21 September 2022

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

Great place just off centre of Porto

This is a lovely house just away from the centre but walkable to everywhere. Neighbourhood is safe and friendly. The owner arranged airport transfers each way, which were useful but perhaps slightly expensive. Lovely welcome from our hostess who explained where to go, where to eat, where to avoid etc and kept in contact throughout to make sure everything was ok. The place is a quirky layout, centred round a central spiral staircase but pointing in different directions at different levels. The property seemed much larger because of the layout. There were all the necessary facilities, everything nice and clean. There are a few niggly things that stops it being perfect but it was reasonably priced, and offers good value. The only negative comment I’d make is that, arriving late on a Sunday with no shops open, there was no welcome pack of basics like milk and water and bread.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

8 August 2022

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

Perfect Mix of Old and New

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The house itself is unique and beautifully restored, providing the perfect mix of the old (exposed timber and stone) with modern kitchen and baths. Felt very spacious. The host Carlos was responsive and even accommodated a special request on our arrival day. The location is just outside the core tourist district, but avoids the hustle and bustle while still being reasonable walking distance to all the major attractions. Easy access to the trolley for a trip out to the beach. Neighborhood is not polished, but felt safe enough and is a good option if you want to a more organic Porto experience. Overall, we’d recommend staying here and would definitely rebook. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

5 July 2022

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

Porto on the River

We had a wonderful time in Porto. The apartment was better than the pictures and we give it high marks over all. It is a great location. You cN walk across the bridge to port cellars and tastings and easily make your way up the scenic streets to the old train station with the beautiful tile and historic section of town. The apartment had so much historic charm, but has been redone with modern features. The only slight complaint might be the hard bed in the upper bedrooms. We highly recomend this place and feel you will mot be disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olesya W.

5 October 2021

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

Noch besser als erwartet!

Die Wohnung ist noch viel schöner als auf den Bildern. Die Küche ist geräumig und gut ausgestattet. Zusätzlich gibt es ein schönes Esszimmer.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Casa da Hera - The Ivy House

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English, Spanish, Portuguese

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

About this property

The Ivy House

Property manager

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Porto

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.6/10

9.0/10

7.6/10

8.8/10

9.0/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joey F.

Great Spot but be prepared to wait

Joey F.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Porto Stay

Nancy B.

6/10 Okay

jennifer r.

Lack of communication, inaccurate listing, issues with house

jennifer r.

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

Charming old house

Catherine B.

10/10 Excellent

Ralph A.

Great place just off centre of Porto

Ralph A.

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Perfect Mix of Old and New

Justin S.

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Porto on the River

Mark W.

10/10 Excellent

Olesya W.

Noch besser als erwartet!

Olesya W.

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