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GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage

Apartment near Porto Historic Center in Porto

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 340 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Porto
  • Place, Military Museum of Porto
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolhao Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Porto

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Bonfim apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Military Museum of Porto and Porto Coliseum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Military Museum of Porto - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bolhao Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Porto City Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Campo 24 Agosto Station - 4 min walk
  • Campanhã Station - 15 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafetaria Arcada da Alegria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Confeitaria Chicana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Combi Coffee Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nova Era - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odete Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage

This is the perfect home for those who like to relax at the end of the day, after exploring the city, drinking a Porto wine in the beautiful and exotic tropical garden!
The whole house opens on glass over the garden and the two small fish ponds, which is very pleasant even at night, as the garden is lit and heated on cold nights!

With an excellent location in the heart of Porto, set in the lush and exotic garden of a typical house of Porto from the end of the 19th century, this house allows you to enjoy a relaxing and refined atmosphere in the heart of the city.

The house consists of glazed spaces over the garden, with living room, bedroom with a comfortable double bed, kitchenette and bathroom, that through three sliding panels allows you to isolate the area of the livingroom where is the sofa bed for two persons (1, 45 x 2.05), making this space a second room independent of the dining area.
The silence and tranquility of these spaces are guaranteed by double glazing.

The house is only 40 m2 but is very well equipped and very comfortable.
In summer the house is always very fresh, hence it is not necessary to have air conditioning. And in winter it is well heated, making it very comfortable.

The kitchen is fully equipped, including vitro-ceramic hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, oven, grill, espresso machine, coffee machine, kettle, etc. And in the house there is also a washing machine and a vacuum cleaner, 26 ”LCD television and Wi-Fi connection.

We offer fresh fruits and Porto wine for consumption on arrival free.
On the floor above the house there is an ample glazing made of glass brick from the garage, which is for your exclusive use if you come by car.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 29424/AL

GARDEN HOUSE in Historical Center, with Garage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Garden House was a true oasis in Porto. Beautifully appointed and nicely designed looking over a lovely garden with water features and coi fish. Our host, Jorge, was so helpful in telling us where to and where to eat. A truce sanctuary!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg m., Olympia,WA

Liked: Cleanliness
This a beautiful place to stay in Porto. We spent 6 nights here. While we loved the city, but were so happy when we got back to our oasis. Gorge is kind and responsive. We could not have asked for a better start to our vacation in Portugal.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R., Cleveland Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an excellent stay. Outstanding host who personally met with us when we checked in and offered terrific advice on restaurants, how to get around the city, bars, and so much more. Everything he suggested was top notch. There was everything we needed in the unit. Grocery store and bakery within less than few minutes walk. The place was so relaxing with the gentle sound of the water. I loved the fish. The location was ideal and having a place to park our car made it even easier. The only downside was a small bathroom, but that wouldn’t distract us from staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place had it all!

We had an outstanding stay. This place has everything. You won’t be disappointed. Garden, patio, wine, fruit! Fully equipped kitchen including staples like oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. The bathroom was well stocked as well. Very comfortable! Thanks Manuela for all the great recommendations. We ate like kings and queens!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved this Garden Getaway

Garden House was a perfect place for our stay in Porto. It’s in a neighborhood with tree-lined streets just east of Porto city center. You can reach most things in the city center within a 10-15 minute walk and the riverfront area in about 20-30 minutes depending on the route you take. That said, there are plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes, and groceries near Garden House that we opted for when we wanted to stay close by. We loved walking right around the corner to a bakery called Chicana- they had the best brioche croissants.As for Garden House- the property provides a serene escape from the bustling tourist areas. The floor-to-ceiling windows make the space feel encapsulated in a rich garden with fish ponds. We appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, the comfortable sitting areas, and the house’s unique aesthetic and design. The hosts are incredibly kind people and gave us several recommendations of restaurants to try and things to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty O., Las Cruces New Mexico, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Porto Visit September 2024

Everything about our stay in this apartment met our expectations. The apartment is tastefully furnished, comfortable, safe and secure and well equipped. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and ideally positioned for exploring Porto. A nearby metro stop makes it easy to get around the city and Uber rides were easy to arrange and use. The host was friendly and very helpful suggesting things to do and places to see. We enjoyed our stay and we would definitely stay with this host again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

Liked: Cleanliness

An oasis during Porto visit

Jorge is an amazing host who went above and beyond to help us enjoy our time in Porto. I admired structural evidence of his experience as a professional architect in the renovated tiny house - it's small but feature packed. The decorations inside reflect his passion as restorer of classic items (cars, lamps, furniture). Open the doors and you'll step out to an oasis of tropical plants, trees, and water features. The place provides a special environment for mental and physical rest after a full day of exploring Porto! The house is within easy walking distance of the city center with many new and diverse restaurants nearby. You can tell that Jorge is proud of his city and he eagerly shared how to explore Porto. He marked up a paper map with a local's perspective on places we might like to visit, where to eat, and how to get there. That was really valuable to make the most of our time and energy while we were out and about. Lastly, the Garden House is full of amenities and clean - absurdly clean. The level of care and effort required to make that a repeated experience guest after guest is stunning and reflects the host's thoughtfulness for his guests. I will definitely return for future stays at the Garden House.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug S., North Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

Manuela and Jorge are excellent hosts. They gave us the warmest welcome we have ever had at a VRBO with lots of information about what to do in Porto. Great location, easy walk into city centre and lots of places to eat and drink in the area. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta H., COLORADO SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing tranquility!

Jorge’s property is just perfect! Everything you need for a great stay. The patio area with coy ponds are so wonderful for a morning coffee. The kitchen is well equipped. The place is small but incredibly functional. Location is perfect- just a short walk to plenty of great restaurants. Easy 10-15 minute walk to historical Porto. Jorge was so helpful with directions and even restaurant reservations. We will return !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry G., Victoria, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

City oasis of quiet and beauty.

Host met us and showed us our lovely rental, and gave us great touring advice. The apartment is set in a tropical garden and well outfitted for a day Porto stay. Easy walking to most sites. Great for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for short stay in Porto

The Garden House is a compact space where everything you could need has been thought of. It was comfortable and convenient for 2 people, and is visually pleasing both inside and out, with a sitting area in the walled-in garden and Koi ponds. The accommodations were spotlessly clean, and convenient to walking the historic district of Porto, the metro, groceries and the river. Jorge was a perfect host and kindly provided a few extras and also recommendations for restaurants and things to do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane M., London

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Lovely place with all that you need, super quiet but well located to walk to central Porto and enjoy the sites. Jorge and Manuella are very nice hosts and I would happily book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilidio B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice garden apartment beautiful

Nice place with a beautiful garden nice and clean me and my wife had a great time there the area is nice close to everything we recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha B., Canada

Heavenly

This space is too small to describe our lovely, unforgettable stay at the gardenhouse ! J&M
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Constant P., Repentigny

Great place to be.

Easy to visit Porto from appartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Trevor B., Edmonton, AB, Canada

Unique Private accomodation

Location is good with many of the main sites within a 20 - 30 minute walk. Nice to have garage parking but we rarely took the car out. Bed was great, but furniture (chairs/couch) need to be replaced/updated. Shower is quite tight, so if you're a large person you're not going to enjoy that. SItting outside in your own private garden was a great way to end the day. Had problems with the washer, but there's a laundry mat within a block. Be sure to check out the cemetery just south west of the apartment - a beautiful, intriguing experience. Would be tight for more than one couple, but Jorge has a 3 bed accomodation in the same yard that I would suggest looking at.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

A Cozy Hidey-Hole

This place is a little quirky, in that you gain access by going through the garage and the apartment is actually located beneath the garage. But the owner/landlord is an architect so he has come up with a clever and efficient design which is cozy and quite accommodating. The photos in the listing show it off well. Comfortable bedding, thick towels for the shower, more hot water than you will need. Dish washer, full size refrigerator, clothes washer, and a towel warmer / drying rack. This is the only property of dozens we have stayed in that provides a can of shaving cream for those who require it. A real gem of a rental!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M.

FANTASTIC PROPERTY

Just look at the 500 positive reviews.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

Cool space in Porto - with a secured parking space!!

Impressed by by our hosts, location, and unique space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mark P.

Porto is beautiful and so is the property. The only neg is that it is a 25 min walk to the action

The Garden house is beautiful -- well equipped quite quiet and close to many amenities including a supermarket and at least 5 bakeries that make delicious coffee. The pro with respect to location is that you are with the local Porto people, the downside is that you are a 25 minute walk from most of what is in the old town. You can take an uber. Check in itself was easy and was given excellent and clear information. The sleeping space was comfortable and mattress nice and firm. Bathroom small but manageable. The kitchen and sitting area were nice. The garden is beautiful and if you have a vehicle there is an indoor parking space. I would have given a 5 star rating if it was ten minutes closer to the heart of Old Porto
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arthur R.

Garden getaway

Lovely tiny apartment with a fabulous garden including a koi pond. Jorge was very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Uri F., Ramat-Gan, Israel

Beautiful little flat near the center of Porto

We stayed tree days in this flat, it's a lovely little flat, with beautiful garden, private parking and everything a couple need for vacation in Porto. The owner was very informative and helpful and we spent great time in this flat. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Oakhurst

Charming

A beautifully designed upscale apartment with gorgeous gardens & koi ponds in a quiet neighborhood on the fringe of Porto’s historic district...an easy walk to everything you want to see & do in Porto... the apartment is accurately depicted in the photos & is immaculately clean...Jorge & his sister Manuela couldn’t have been nicer & more accommodating hosts...Jorge not only has impeccable design taste but I suggest you follow his advice on restaurant recommendations because they were all great... I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone staying in Porto
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Perfect!

At the risk of this lovely apartment never being available when we want to return to Porto, we must highly recommend it. The clever use of space and tasteful furnishings nestled in a lush garden with fountains and koi pond created a serene haven from the bustling tourist areas. We found great neighborhood restaurants, cafes and convenient markets yet we were able to walk everywhere to see the sights. Having the parking for the car we drove from Lisbon was convenient but we never had to use it except to drive into the Douro Valley. Correspondence with Jorge was always prompt and thoughtful. His charming sister, Manuela, welcomed us and there was the ever pleasant Isabel to contact with any questions. We loved it and hope to return!! Michaelann & Rob California
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Enjoyed our Stay in the Lovely Garden House

We stayed in the Garden House for 3 nights last week and I would recommend it highly. The highlight is the lovely garden with beautiful fish and plants --it is very relaxing and peaceful. The unit inside was beautiful but small --there were 4 adults in our party and it was tight. I think the space would be perfect for a couple or a couple with a child. I really liked the neighborhood --it was a real neighborhood and not touristy at all and there was a grocery store and bakery down the street. The hosts were very helpful with directions and recommendations for restaurants. They also left us port wine and and cheese and crackers which were appreciated. They are very friendly and hospitable --even calling for an early morning taxi for us. Although the unit is small it is very comfortable and stylish. We really enjoyed our time in Porto and I would recommend the Garden House to anyone visiting this wonderful city!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017