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Porto Ocean Flat

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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a railing, and a few chairs and a table.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a folded towel, a bedside lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A marina with numerous boats docked along a narrow waterway, surrounded by buildings and trees in the background.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bookshelf filled with books, and a sofa in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Place, Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lavadores Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Douro Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in Canidelo, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rosa Mota Pavilion or Crystal Palace Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

  • Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lavadores Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach near Douro Marina - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Ribeira Square - 14 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Coimbroes Station - 4 min drive
  • Santo Ovídio Station - 7 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AQUA - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kaffa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa de Pasto da Palmeira - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Camelia Brunch Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Al Mare - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porto Ocean Flat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Porto Ocean Flat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Porto Ocean Flat?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porto Ocean Flat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Porto Ocean Flat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Canidelo apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lavadores Beach, Duoro River and Arrabida Shopping. University of Porto and Porto Botanical Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing home right outside Porto. Spacious enough for our large family. The sunset views from the terrace are just spectacular. Our host was extremely helpful with recommendations on dining, shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2026
We are very happy to know you have enjoyed your stay and our property. Thanks for taking so good care of it. See you soon? It would be a pleasure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with amazing views and great host thank you so much for your hospitality we loved Porto
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
We are very happy to know you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful, spacious apartment with incredible views! It is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. It was very clean and comfortable. We never heard any neighbors. All we heard was the wonderful sound of the ocean. You will love the views and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2026
We are very happy to know you have enjoyed your stay and our property. It was a pleasure to welcome you! We are looking forward to welcoming you again. See you soon?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our three nights at this well-appointed condo outside of Porto in Gaia. Clean, modern decor and a great kitchen were enjoyed by our family of seven. The view, sunsets and lounge furniture enabled us to relax after a busy few days exploring Porto. There is lots of construction going on in Gaia (a residential area) but we did not experience noise. Definitely recommend if you are looking to stay outside of the city with access to beaches, a boardwalk for exercise, and views. A quick Uber into Porto allowed us to savor the ancient city and then relax by the ocean before our journey home. Thank you for sharing this property and making sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime. Warm wishes to you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and excellent flat with all the accommodations one needs. The view was amazing. The communication with Stephanie was superb. I will recommend this to everyone who wants to stay near Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you for your so nice review! We are very happy to know you have enjoyed your stay and we are looking forward to welcoming you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent. Host was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
We are very happy to know you have enjoyed your stay! We do our best to provide our guests great experiences. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped kitchen, beautiful view. Relaxing space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
We are happy to know You enjoyed our property. We do our best to provide our guests memorable moments. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views. The apartment was perfect for our group of six. The huge patio was a delightful place to view the ocean, the Duomo River joining the sea, and the sunset. A great way to relax after days spent exploring Porto. Within walking distance of restaurants and many trails in the park area below.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place on the beach in Porto! The place was gorgeous, clean, and had spectacular views of the ocean from most rooms. The beach right outside was too rough for our kids to swim, but other beaches were either a 30 minute walk or uber ride away. Even when you walk south for a bit the waves were still very strong. I believe more north (you’d have to uber) there are more family friendly beaches. Carlos was an excellent host and gave us great recommendations for restaurants nearby which were amazing. The place also had a booklet with lots of recommendations for sights to see which was great! I’d highly recommend staying here. The only slight downside is that it is roughly a 25 min uber ride from the downtown area, but if you want to be on the beach it is excellent and gorgeous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
It was a pleasure to welcome you! We are very happy to know you have enjoyed your stay and our property. We will be very happy to welcome you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host met us to walk us through the property and even gave us a choice of adjoining properties. Our place was absolutely beautiful and spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
Thank you Debbie for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and our property. It was a pleasure to welcome you and we are looking forward to welcoming you again! Kind regards!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baloney and views were amazing in spite of some near by construction.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and our property. Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious apartment with a breathtaking view of the ocean. Pictures provide an accurate depiction of the apartment. Other reviews indicate construction near by, which there was, but it did not take away from the comfort of the premises. Very clean and host was extremely responsive to any of our needs. Restaurants and convenience store available within walking distances. Loved our morning walks for coffee along the ocean. Area felt very safe even when walking late at night. Felt like a home away from home and we hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
We are very happy that you enjoyed you stay and our property - our team is committed to do its best to provide our guests memorable moments. Very glad you did! Thank you for taking so good care of our property. We are looking forward to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing oceanfront stay

This rental lived up to all of our expectations. The sunsets were amazing and the beach area and restaurants were perfect. The flat was well appointed, very clean and very comfortable. The host was very communicative and helpful during our 2 night stay. I wish we had more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you Katarina for your nice review, we hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is very nice and very clean. Views from balcony are stunning. We were fortunate to have a couple of beautiful sunsets. Even though the location is in midst of a very active construction area the noise really wasn’t a factor
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2025
Thank you Raymond for your review! We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and our property. We are looking forward to welcoming you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Porto Ocean Flat was incredible! The sunset views from the balcony were amazing. The flat was beautifully decorated with a well equipped kitchen. It was very easy to communicate with our host. She took us to the grocery store when we checked in on Sunday. We will stay again when we return to Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Thanks for your nice review. We are very happy to know you enjoyed your stay and our property. We are looking forward to welcome you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for ocean view

Everything perfect Construction aera just know
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2025
Thank you for your review, we were glad to host you and we hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends on a European adventure

Stunning apartment with amazing view. Clean, bright, modern, well stocked apartment - so inviting and comfortable. Steps to the beach. We loved exploring Porto and retreating to this lovely apartment on the ocean. Hosts were delightful and responsive. Ideal stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
It was our pleasure to host you we hope to see you again .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best View Ever

An absolutely beautiful apartment with the most amazing view. Even better than the gorgeous pictures. Great communication as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Mark, we are very glad you enjoyed your stay and had a nice time with us. Hope to welcome you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is wonderful, well equipped, great views of the seafront, perfect for our group of four couples. Host was prompt in responses and helpful and courteous. I was alarmed on arrival at the number of cranes and the amount of building in the area but in a way glad I hadn’t known and been put off by that. In all other ways the apt was perfect and the location lovely for beach walks and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
We are very happy you and your group enjoyed your stay and our property. We would be very please to welcome you again and are looking forward for it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing! Great location on the beach with spectacular views and easy walking distance to many great restaurants.The condo is only a few years old and is immaculately maintained.Our host was easy to communicate with and attentive to any requests. Four spacious bedrooms with individual bathrooms. Large living and dining area. The kitchen contains everything required to prepare meals and has a washing machine and dryer.I would highly recommend this accommodation and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
We are very happy to know you enjoyed your stay and our property. All our team does its best to provide our guests memorable moments. It was a pleasure to host you, and we will be very glad to welcome you again! Looking forward to it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful apartment, stunning views

What a fantastic place to stay for a few days. The apartment is really well equipped and the huge balcony offers fantastic views, especially at sunset. The only slight annoyance with our stay was the constant construction noise during the work week. There are more buildings going up (hardly surprising given the location) and the noise was hard to put up with. This will obviously not be a problem once the new buildings are finished.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2024
Thank you Ian for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed our property and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Shelf Gaia

Beautifully appointed and maintained penthouse suite, with awe inspiring beach and sunset views. It's warm four bedroom/ four bathroom exceeded expectations - muito'brigado. Carlos & Tatiana were warm, welcoming and we appreciated their engagement and humour !! You won't want to leave the balcony - but we recommend "Bolting" to Armazem de Peixe, Serrao in Mastosinhos and Quinta do Crasto (Ferrao) when you do. Mary, Pat, Jenn & Jacques (Canada - 09.2024)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2024
Thanks Patrick for your review. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay! We are committed to offer our guests great experiences. We definitely recommend you as guests and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

But for the rain

This is a really classy apartment. Four comfortable en-suite bedrooms. A large main room with dinning table for eight. Small but functional kitchen with remarkably high-end appliances. Perhaps the best feature is the large patio/balcony overlooking the Atlantic, the beach, and the mouth of the Douro river. Unfortunately we had rain all four nights so could not utilize the space. Location? Two Uber drivers commented that this was the primo location in Gaia. Several great restaurants walkable from the unit, including Armazém do Peixe, a half hour walk along the river. Weary from travel on the first night we really enjoyed the sushi restaurant only a ten minute walk from the apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thank you so much Duncan for your review. We do our best to make our guests' stay as pleasant as possible. It was a pleasure to host you. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay at our property and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Awesome View - Beautiful Unit - Great Location - Extra "Tax" Requested

This is a top floor unit with large windows, the largest and most beautiful patio in the complex, and a gorgeous view of the ocean and city. The sunsets were wonderful to watch. Carlos was very helpful and professional when he checked us in and when he communicated with us during our stay. The unit appears new and is in excellent condition. Our only disappointment and frustration is that various people from the host company asked us to pay a seemingly unsubstantiated (we can't find it on the web) "City Tax" of an extra 75 Euros (cash) which they sent us various WhatsApp messages requesting. Carlos also politely requested the extra cash. The extra cash payments was not mentioned in the House Rules and VRBO Support staff told us not to pay them (we didn't pay this unsubstantiated request). Otherwise, it was an excellent experience and we would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2024
Thank you Arthur for your review. We are very glad that our apartment pleased you and that you had a nice stay. Concerning City tax if you search online taxa de cidade Gaia you may confirm it is due to Vila Nova de Gaia Municipality, and not for profit of the touristic units. All touristic units have the obligation to collect City tax and deliver it to the municipality on behalf of all the guests. Concerning your stay we will assume it ourselves. Despite this lack of communication with Vrbo we hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

24/06 saint Jean à Porto

nous avons passés une excellente semaine à Porto.une grosse animation dans la ville et le soir venu à l'appartement le calme le bruit des vagues, les apéro sur la grande terrasse face à la mer et le coucher de soleil sublime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Merci Jean-Pierre pour votre review. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour et notre propriété. Nous serons ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau prochainement.
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