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URBAN VIEWS Terrace - Duplex Apartment “MARIA PIA”

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Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

URBAN VIEWS Terrace - Duplex Apartment “MARIA PIA”

We are happy to present our BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSES/APARTMENTS that are situated in a central location just ten minutes from the historic city centre and Oporto's main cultural and fun attractions. The location is ideal for visitors with the subway and bus station just a short walk away. Lots of traditional retail shops and a beautiful public garden. This is the perfect base for someone looking to explore the city but who also wants a warm and quiet place to come back at the end of the day.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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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

Except on rooftop terrace; ashtray available

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 70497/AL
Property # 8725288
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Porto

Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, is home to this apartment. Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Duoro River and Matosinhos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Rosa Mota Pavilion.
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What's nearby

  • Porto City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bolhao Market - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Livraria Lello - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • General Torres Station - 5 min drive
  • Faria Guimarães Station - 8 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L’égoïste Bar And Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mirandas Kaffé - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Paraíso - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafetaria A Nau - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Augusto - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is URBAN VIEWS Terrace - Duplex Apartment “MARIA PIA” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at URBAN VIEWS Terrace - Duplex Apartment “MARIA PIA”?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at URBAN VIEWS Terrace - Duplex Apartment “MARIA PIA”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is URBAN VIEWS Terrace - Duplex Apartment “MARIA PIA” located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holy Trinity Church and Livraria Lello. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). Faria Guimarães Station is 8 minutes by foot and Marquês Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Wonderful stay in cute apartment in Porto

Really perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thank you so much for the great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

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

We loved it!

Close to the everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Thank you so much for this great 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. I’m here for you anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Irene was lovely to work with. Communicative and responsive. I wish we had better weather so we could have taken advantage of the lovely shared roof top terrace. The location was not overly convenient for us but that’s a personal choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jakob L.

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

Great apartment in less touristy area of Porto

The apartment had all we needed for our 2 week stay. We like to walk and had the time to explore all of Porto and surrounding sites, the apartment was 10 minutes from a metro stop which we used. However a city bus runs right near apartment. As walkers we enjoyed the 30-40 minute walks to explore a beautiful city each day. Irene was very friendly and met us when we arrived, which does not happen also. We were just surprised about the city tax fee, which is usually paid with other fees beforehand at other rentals we have stayed at.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thanks for the kind review. You are welcome anytime. Regards Irene
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvain L.

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

Struck minimum

The apartment is ok, photos seem mutch bigger than it is, no toilet near the bedroom, you have to go up a stairs to go, kitchen and bathroom are equipped with the stick minimum, not more, The host Irene is very sweet but not at her affairs, she didn’t tell us about the 2euros a day , so had to find a way to pay her when we where in Lisbonne, No tips on what to see or do in Porto , Don’t rent it because of the terrasse, it is ordinary !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for what we needed!

I would rent this apartment again. Irene was super responsive and a very, very, pleasant host. My wife and I booked this as a last minute trip from Lisbon before heading home to the US and needed a place with nearby parking. There was a garage down the block for 10E/day for three days. The published reviews are accurate in every way, no need to repeat things. Very modern and clean. Yes, it's a 30 min walk (down hill) to river. Therefore, for the short time we were there we walked to town used Uber to return home late at night. Ubers in Porto are plentiful, clean and cheap. One trip back to the apartment was less than three Euros. Unfortunately, the weather did not allow us to use the nice roof terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
My dear guests, Thank you so much for the great review. I will be delighted to receive you in a more attractive season like Saint John city party in June. Keep well and safe. Best regards Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaleen M.

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

Wonderful

This is an immaculate , nicely decorated, modern apartment. It was a great location for us as we love to walk and the walk to city central was less than 15 minutes. It allowed an escape of the busy downtown but easy to get where ever you needed. Irene is the most perfect host. She is simply lovely and extremely accommodating and very knowledgable . We would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you so much for the great review! Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

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

Beautiful duplex

Irene was amazing, easy to check-in and helpful with what events were happening during my stay. The place was exactly how the pictures look and very clean. I would definitely recommend to family and friends! Thank you for making it a memorable trip❤️ Valerie
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dulcie P.

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

So much to see.

History and amazing architecture throughout this city. Good walking shoes a necessity!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

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

Wunderbare Wohnung in guter Innenstadtlage

Die zweigeschossige Wohnung mit Dachterrasse ist ideal für zwei Personen und liegt unmittelbar an der Bushaltestelle in die Innenstadt (4 Stops bis Aliados). Irene als Gastgeberin ist äußerst zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit, schon im Vorfeld unkomplizierte und schnelle Kommunikation möglich, mit sehr guten Restaurantempfehlungen. Fazit: jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique P.

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

Formidable

Un bel accueil un bel appartement spacieux Et une vue imprenable sur Porto de la terrasse
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2021
Tous les commentaires sont les bienvenus! ils nous aident à évoluer et surtout ils remplissent nos cœurs de joie. Salutations affectueuses de votre hôtesse.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph B.

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

Great spot in Porto

We loved the property in Porto. Easily accessible to sights by walking or a quick Uber ride. Irene was fantastic. She responded quickly, nearly instantaneously to requests. Her recommendations for sites and dining options, were perfect. She was a real delight and when we come back to Portugal will hopefully stay at her property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Dear Ralf and Doreen, It was a great pleasure to have you at Urban Views. Even during such a tough time in the city and entire world, hope you never forget it. Welcome anytime, Irene your host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Excellent stay

Perfect in every way.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us, for the amazing review and for your time, of course. Welcome anytime, Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia H.

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

Very cool

Not what we expected here's why: the place was modern and everything was very efficient and worked perfectly. The wifi, air, washer/drier, etc etc. The neighborhood is very cool but it's not old Porto. Safe and friendly peeps. You can walk to sights in 20 minutes and use the subway to come home (uphill) in 15 minutes. Easy and cheap metro. Lots of really good restaurants that are very good and cheap check out Restaurante Verde Minho (5 min walk) . Full dinner with appetizer, soup, and great wine for $28 €. Also try Augusto with a set menu at just 10.50 € a plate includes wine . Irene is excellent and very efficient. Clean, clean,clean. Only thing was bathroom upstairs but it was all right . Futon couch was not my favorite but the chair was comfy . Just book it and you'll love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
What a great review! Imagine how useful it will be for the guests coming? The weather was so cloudy and rainy... the rooftop terrace could not get from you the comments it deserves for sure... Welcome anytime. Thank you for your care with the house . See you ... Regards Irene
Verified

8/10 Good

Sven M.

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

Schöne Wohnung

Sehr schön anzusehende Wohnung, liegt relativ zentral zur Altstadt ist fußläufig in 20-30 min zu erreichen. Anbindung an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel optimal. Bushaltstelle ist unmittelbar vor dem Haus. Metrostation Marques ist ebenfalls auf gleichem Höhenniveau in 5 min zu erreichen. Der Aufstieg aus der Altstadt ist somit hinfällig ;-) Technische Ausstattung der Wohnung ist ok. Heizung und Klima funktionieren sehr gut, Fenster schließen super, lassen aber den Straßenlärm fast ungefiltert durch. Leider benötigt man also die Vorliebe bei geschlossenem schlafen zu können. Das ist tatsächlich Schade. Die Agentur, also Irene ist einfach super engagiert und bei allen Fragen sehr hilfreich.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Dear Guests, Your sincere opinion is very important for us. Thanks to your reviews we have been improving the aspects not so well succeeded. Best regards and welcome anytime! Your host
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk T.

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

Wunderbares und verkehrsgünstig gelegenes Apartment

Vollständig ausgestattet und sehr freundliche Vermieterin. Von hier aus lässt sich Porto entdecken.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks for the great review! You will be always welcome to Urban Views .... and new projects are coming.. bye. Your host Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jens H.

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

Porto im Oktober

Top! Sehr moderne Wohnung mit einer super Vermieterin. Jederzeit für alle Fragen erreichbar. Und hilft mit Rat und Tat. Die Altstadt ist zu Fuß oder mit dem Bus schnell erreichbar.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Une tres agreable ville

Accueil parfait grace a Irene, appartement fidele a la description, tres fonctionnel je recommande malgre un centre ville a 20 minutes a pied
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Merci par votre commentaire. Votre opinion c’est très important pour nous. À bientôt, Iréne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

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

Experience Porto!

If you want to experience a traditional neighborhood, this apartment is a great choice. It’s approximately a 30 minute walk down to the Douro River and central area. Public transportation is nearby, but when we travel to European cities,we prefer to live among locals and explore area restaurants and shops we most likely would not find if we were in the “ tourist “ locations, so walking is our preferred choice to get around.The apartment has everything needed for a comfortable stay, we were here for 10 days. Irene is the best property manager we have ever delt with,and we travel to Europe and use VRBO every year.She is easy to contact ,gets back to her guests promptly and arranged for a taxi for our return back to Porto Airport. The apartment has a wonderful rooftop deck which is a nice place to start the morning or end the day. The one thing that might be a problem for some is that the bedroom is down a long flight of stairs with no railing, which is something that we felt should be addressed. There is an elevator, and the bedroom has a door which gives access to it, so that makes it easy to transport luggage up and down from the ground floor. This is a small,modern apartment that that is best for two,possibly three adults.Enjoy your stay in this wonderful city!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Dear Marianne, Thank you so much for the kind commentary. You are unforgettable guests and I hope to have you again. Best regards, Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivett G.

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

Relaxing week in Porto

The apartment was nice and clean exactly as we expected. Irene waited for us at the apartment and explained everything we needed. Sge was kind and helpful. We found the bed in the bedroom quite small, and the matress was not the highest standard. We had some problems with the opeartion of the coffee machine but finally it worked. The apartment is ideal for two people but would not recommend it for more. The bathroom was very clean but also very small. The area is quiet, you need to go two metro stations toward the centre so that something would happen, or find places too eat or drink. Apart the minor issues mentioned above we had a lovely time in Porto.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks for the kind words Ivett. Welcome anytime. Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean pierre P.

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

Bel endroit

Très pro bon accueil logement super proche du centre historique
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Merci Jean Pierre. À bientôt. Irene
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph G.

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

Great Neighborhood

This is one very well done small one bedroom flat/condo in a cool new stylish building It is located in a cool up-and-coming area outside of downtown Porto. It is a beautiful 30 minute walk to the river and old town. The flat is decorated very nicely with every amenity you would need. Irene, the host, is Excellent. The flat is cozy for two persons. The unit does not appear the stated sq. footage of 760 (70 square meters). If you want a stylish, hip flat in an up-and-coming area, this is your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Welcome anytime! Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Impressive home away from home!

This apartment was such an exceptional find, exceeding our expectations! We were greeted by Irene with smiles and all the info we needed for our unit and the surrounding area upon arrival. Amenities were extremely modern and vast- dishwasher, stove/oven, air conditioning and laundry (so thankful for that). Neighborhood was safe and within walking distance to metro and reasonably close to downtown/river. Highlight was the rooftop terrace which afforded views of the city and surrounding area...perfect for spending time with your favorite beverage and company on a sunny afternoon. Irene was easily accessible and did her best to accommodate our requests as first time guests to Porto. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you so much for the nice comments. Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Porto Trip 2019

Everything was great!!! Thanks Irene, Thanks Porto...
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks for the kind review. Welcome anytime. Irene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anys B.

Very pleasant place and host

Great location and apartment to enjoy Porto
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks Anys for your kindness! Regards Irene

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