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"House of Joy" Apartment

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Porto, Porto
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolhao Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida dos Aliados
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

"House of Joy" Apartment

Located in Porto's historical center, "House of Joy" is part of a vintage building of the 40's, with all the original design characterizes que Which team.

50 meters away from the city's heart, next to "Capela das Almas" and the Porto's most central metro station "Bolhão", and the main commercial street "Santa Catarina".

From "House of Joy" you can visit the entire historical center by foot.

Completely refurbished with the best current comfort patterns, "House of Joy" has all the requirements for you to feel at home.

Free parking is available for our guests

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed in the balcony only

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 19792/AL
Property # 1933013
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Porto

Located on a river, this apartment is in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Porto, Porto

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bolhao Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bolhao Station - 2 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 11 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nata Lisboa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vitaminas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sigilo Beer Garden - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "House of Joy" Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "House of Joy" Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "House of Joy" Apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "House of Joy" Apartment?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is "House of Joy" Apartment located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Chapel of Souls, Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Bolhao Station is only a 2-minute walk and Marcolino Santa Catarina Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment. Very clean. Host was there to meet us, kind, helpful, professional. Perfect location for exploring Porto! Gold nugget.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing centrally located apartment but noise must be noted. Fernando met us for check in and left us some start up treats of fruit, milk, butter, bread, croissants, jam etc! We enjoyed our stay & would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect; our location, our host, the apartment itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Beautiful apartments just like in the pictures
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here - Fernando was a great host and the apartment was perfect in all respects for the five of us - highly recommended for a comfortable stay, close to everything in Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing three night stay! The apartment is beautiful, clean and spacious. The breads, fruits, wine and juices from the host were an additional treat. We are grateful to have booked this VRBO. The visit is a delight and check in was seamless. We would happily book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fernando greeted us to welcome us to his clean fabulous property. He could not have been nicer. The location was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

First time Porto visit

Close to all the sites very very clean. Fernando supplied us with a lot of goodies!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cinnie C.

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

A beautiful & elegant home in Porto

We had a lovely time staying at Fernando's apartment! It is beautifully decorated and location is so convenient for everything. The welcome pack (croissant, bread, juice, beer , fruits & wine) is so heartwarming.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlisa L.

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

Comfortable home close to sights

Host met us and helped us park, then walked us to the apt and showed us everything. He provided oranges, croissants, coffee, butter, milk, wine! Lovely comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn E.

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

A Joyful Stay

the "House of Joy" was true to it's name. Fernando was a wonderful host, he left beer, wine, fruits, bread and pastries in the kitchen for us. He also provided a list of recommended restaurants and sites. Location was perfect and accessible for us travelling with an 11 month old with a stroller.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

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

Wonderful Place and Location

Fernando is wonderful, he met us at the apartment and had a care package for us. Apartment is adorable and was very comfortable for the five of us. Perfect location! Pictures accurately represent the place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

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

Fantastic stay!

The apartment is beautiful, clean and had modern decor. The showers were very hot. The dining room allows for nice dinners for 6 people. The location was very convenient and it was close to shopping, restaurants and a grocery store. The host is very responsive and quickly answered tourist-related questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marice W.

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

Fantastic Stay In Porto at the House of Joy

Our stay at this apartment was perfect from start to finish. The host met us promptly and invited us into a beautifully appointed 3-bedroom apartment. He thought of everything to make it a welcoming and a comfortable stay. The linens were beautiful, the beds comfortable and extra amenities very nice. The kitchen had everything we needed and our host welcomed us with food and beverages to make our stay complete.I highly recommend this property. The location is perfect for seeing Porto and walking all over this fabulous city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

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

Terrific find

This was hands down our favorite place that we stayed in Portugal. It was very comfortable and had all the amenities we needed, including air conditioning and an off-street place to park our rental car that we did not use in Porto. It was conveniently located to everything—shopping, restaurants, the river—we walked all over. Fernando was a terrific host, and the kitchen came stocked with a welcome stash of fresh fruits and breads and a bottle of wine, which we really appreciated. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Fantastic Apartment!

The pictures don’t do this apartment justice. It is amazing. Located in a great part of town which has everything you need within easy walking distance. It’s also near the newly refurbished Bolhao Market. It had absolutely everything we needed to make our stay perfect. We would book this again in a minute!! Thank you, Fernando.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

A real gem!

Host was very gracious! We found his place to be very charming & comfortable! We lacked for nothing, Fernando even thought to supply us with enough coffee & fresh rolls for our breakfast, so we didn’t have to think about that meal first thing in the morning & could just start exploring the beautiful city of Porto! Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard p.

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

Wonderful Porto Apartment

Wonderful stay, wonderful host. The check in and prior communication was amazing, so gracious and helpful. The kitchen was beautifully stocked and the whole apartment was clean and extremely well appointed. The location was comfortable and just fantastic, even down to the wonderful restaurant and pastry shop we were located above. It was warm and humid for part of the stay and the split climate control systems worked perfectly. Such a joy to stay at this location for a week. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E J.

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

Perfection!

From the moment we arrived, we knew that we had selected a gem of a property for our Porto stay. Fernando, our thoughtful host was quite simply, the best! Attention to details, the quality of the unit and furnishings, the little surprises, etc. ... it was apparent that 'House of Joy' would live up to its name. If this unit is available, you'd be very lucky to reserve it. Many, many thanks Fernando for sharing your apartment ... and beautiful city!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susette B.

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

Fantastic

This is an absolutely perfect vacation rental. The host and his family were wonderful and responsive, answering all of our questions and providing us a much needed welcome snack. The home is immaculate and very roomy for 4 adults. The decor is very modern, beds are comfy and the kitchen was perfect for us. We will be coming back to Porto and definitely staying here again. Thank you Tiago!!! :-) P.S. Don't miss the empanada store out the door and to the right. Missing Porto already!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan H.

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

Excellent experience

The property is clean and well maintained. We were welcomed with fruit, rolls, croissants, and a nice bottle of wine. The kitchen was well equipped with everything one might need. A grocery store is right around the corner, a small restaurant below the apartment and nice pedestrian mall was a block away. The Metro station was also a block away making the apartment well located for most any Porto activities. The host, Fernando, was an excellent communicator. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bevlyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short Stay In Porto

Overall great stay. Here are the main points. Pros: Apartment size and layout, Kitchen, beds very comfortable, convenient location - especially to the Bolhao Market, Fernando was very responsive and friendly. Suggestions: En-suite bedroom bathroom was not in great shape, but functional, kitchen needs coffee grinder as there were beans and a French press, noisy early in the morning, but not at night, having the parking was great, but it’s not that convenient and note to VRBO- the address you sent me was incorrect. Loved the trip to Porto and would recommend this apartment for the value.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

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

Fantastic stay

Cannot say enough good things about this property. From Fernando being there upon our arrival to greet and welcome us, as well provide excellent local recommendations for sights to see and restaurants to go to. He had a lovely supply of fruit, coffee, wine, croissants and other goodies to get us started with. The property was incredibly clean, and very comfortable for the 2 couples. While very close to the hub bub of Porto; walking distance to the Mercado, shopping, restaurants and historical sights, the 2 block buffer was perfect from a noise perspective. You’re still in the heart of a city, but not as noisy as other locations can be! You do not need, and probably would not want a car! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

3 nights in Porto

I cannot speak highly enough about this property, the location, or the host--all are excellent. The apartment itself is beautiful and updated, stylishly furnished, including comfortable beds, and fun artwork. It was thoughtfully stocked with everything you may need, including maps, adaptors, umbrellas, extra blankets, etc. It is in a perfect location for exploring Porto, and in a neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and coffee shops nearby, including the Bolhao market which is just a couple minutes walk away. Fernando went out of his way to meet us at the apartment for an early check in (much appreciated), to show us around and answer any questions. He had filled the kitchen refrigerator with beverages, fruit and breakfast items, was a great communicator leading up to and during our stay, and even helped book us a cab to the airport. Will definitely stay here again when back in Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Perfect Porto getaway

My wife, Sister and Brother-in-Law and I had a wonderful stay at the apartment on Rua da Algeria in Porto! The location was ideal for exploring the city's attractions on foot. The comfortable beds ensured a great night's sleep, and the double glazed windows effectively canceled out outside noise. The AC was perfect, keeping the apartment at a comfortable temperature. The kitchen was a good size for two people to cook in, and having Netflix available was a nice bonus. It was convenient to have markets and groceries within walking distance. The provided parking, though a short walk away, was a plus. The balconies were a lovely touch, allowing for fresh air. My only suggestion would be for the owner to provide a bread knife, which is a minor detail. Overall, it was a fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Fernando Afonso

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