10/10 Excellent
Rick B., Indianapolis, IN
28 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
Rick B.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024
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Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7165 sq m
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Porto, Cedofeita
- Porto City Hall5 min walk
- Aliados Square8 min walk
- Bolhao Market9 min walk
- Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)24 min drive
Room options
About the area
Porto
Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Centro / Baixa villa, you'll find Holy Trinity Church and Porto City Hall. Aliados Square and Bolhao Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Porto City Hall - 5 min walk
- Bolhao Market - 9 min walk
- Porto Cathedral - 16 min walk
- Ribeira Square - 19 min walk
- Porto Historic Center - 3 min drive
Getting around
- Aliados Station - 7 min walk
- São Bento Station - 12 min walk
- Porto Airport (OPO) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- Baobab - Craft Beer Pub - 6 min walk
- Taskinha do Alex - 10 min walk
- Pão Fôfo - 3 min walk
- Migalhas - 4 min walk
- Restaurante Tia Tia - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa Almada - Amazing City Centre Luxury with Private Pool + Daily B/fast & housekeeping
Welcome to Your Home in Porto – our brand new Private Luxury Family Villa with Swimming Pool
Canto de Luz is the loving restoration of a Merchant’s townhouse in the heart of Porto’s old town in a quiet cobbled street running parallel to the square of Porto town hall. Behind the traditional tiled façade is a modern architectural gem, created around an atrium that floods the building with natural light. The property is filled with custom-made furniture, original art, premium appliances and fun gadgets.
Operated as one of Porto’s most successful Guest Houses, and consistently in the top 3 on various review platforms and Traveller’s Choice winner year on year, we are delighted to preview brand new for 2020, our Luxury Family Villa.
The Private Villa with Pool is set in the garden of the main Maison. An eco-Villa offers the best of both worlds, a private luxury 2 bedroom eco home, powered by renewable energy and offering a beautiful open plan kitchen, living-dining room which looks out from floor to ceiling windows on to its own private terrace and garden down to your private salt water electrolysis swimming pool.
Our rate includes Daily HouseKeeping service and Breakfast served at La Cuisine or to the Villa each day.
Our breakfasts have become the stuff of legend. They change daily according to the season and produce available in our local markets – always homemade with love.
The Villa has two ensuite bedrooms each with their own luxury bathrooms with heated towel rails and rain showers. A sofa bed in the living room allows 6 people to sleep comfortably in the Villa plus up to 2 infants.
LOCATION - Could NOT be better!
• At the heart of the old town in the renowned Rua Almada a quiet cobbled road that runs parallel to one of the main squares in Porto
• Trindade Metro station is just around the corner
• Walk Everywhere – 5-7 mins walk to Avenida dos Aliados, Torre dos Clérigos, Rua das Flores, Ribeira and the riverfront, and the beautiful São Bento train station are all a stone’s throw from our door
• We are lucky to be surrounded by great shops, amazing restaurants to suit every taste, quirky antique and vintage shops
• Excellent supermarket, bike rental, cafes, bakery, fromagerie (cheese shop) and Vinoteca (Portuguese wine shops) are all 2 mins walk
RELAX IN LUXURY
Creature Comforts in the Villa
① Two suites with SuperKing Doubles (180cm/6ft) beds which can be split into two twins if required
② A double sofa bed in the lounge which enables the Villa to sleep up to 6 people plus 2 infants in cots
③ Luxury Linens to dream the night away
④ Blackout Shutters ensure a peaceful night sleep and not being woken at dawn
⑤ USA / UK / Euro Sockets and 6 way USB Charger for keep your devices going after a day exploring the Douro Valley region
⑥ Fully centrally heated and air-conditioned with renewable air source technology and solar panels
⑦ Daily Housekeeping and Bed Making
⑧ Amazon Alexa with Unlimited Music Streaming in the Kitchen and both suites.
Creature Comforts in your bathroom
① Luxury Rituals Cosmetics incl Shower Gel, Handwash, Shampoo and Conditioner
② Large Fluffy Luxury bath towels with heated towel rails (when central heating on)
③ High-pressure hot water from the new eco-friendly air source heating system & solar panels
④ Luxury doesn’t have to mean squandering precious resources – we use Solar Power, Air Source heating, Wood Pellet Central Heating and more to mean you can enjoy staying without it having to dwell on your conscience
FAMILY FRIENDLY
AirBnBaby!
① No stress travelling with your baby or toddler so everyone enjoys Porto
② We have two Baby Cots (Crib in US), available for free
③ Baby High Chairs, Baby Plates and Cutlery are all ready and waiting
RELAXING CHEZ VOUS
Open Plan Kitchen / Living / Dining
① Open plan kitchen living dining room with floor to ceiling windows over your private garden
② 50" Smart TV with Free Netflix, Xbox with 2 controllers and a variety of games.
③ Fully equipped kitchen including Dishwasher, Washer Dryer, Oven, Microwave, Induction Hob and Fridge Freezer.
④ Dining table that seats 6 comfortably plus outdoor dining on the terrace where a Gas BBQ awaits
⑤ Nespresso, Teas including English Breakfast & herbal teas
Business Ready / Staying In touch
① 500mb real speed Fibre to the router Internet
② Strong Wifi signal throughout
③ Hotel Grade smoke and carbon monoxide fire detection throughout
④ International Sockets for US, UK and European plugs in each bedroom (220v) with 6 x USB Ports for charging devices
⑤ Self Check-in / Keyless access using your personal pin code for the building and each suite.
Getting Ready for your Night Out on the town
① Iron & Ironing Board
② Powerful Hairdryer
③ Large golf umbrellas just in case there is a shower.
Canto de Luz is the loving restoration of a Merchant’s townhouse in the heart of Porto’s old town in a quiet cobbled street running parallel to the square of Porto town hall. Behind the traditional tiled façade is a modern architectural gem, created around an atrium that floods the building with natural light. The property is filled with custom-made furniture, original art, premium appliances and fun gadgets.
Operated as one of Porto’s most successful Guest Houses, and consistently in the top 3 on various review platforms and Traveller’s Choice winner year on year, we are delighted to preview brand new for 2020, our Luxury Family Villa.
The Private Villa with Pool is set in the garden of the main Maison. An eco-Villa offers the best of both worlds, a private luxury 2 bedroom eco home, powered by renewable energy and offering a beautiful open plan kitchen, living-dining room which looks out from floor to ceiling windows on to its own private terrace and garden down to your private salt water electrolysis swimming pool.
Our rate includes Daily HouseKeeping service and Breakfast served at La Cuisine or to the Villa each day.
Our breakfasts have become the stuff of legend. They change daily according to the season and produce available in our local markets – always homemade with love.
The Villa has two ensuite bedrooms each with their own luxury bathrooms with heated towel rails and rain showers. A sofa bed in the living room allows 6 people to sleep comfortably in the Villa plus up to 2 infants.
LOCATION - Could NOT be better!
• At the heart of the old town in the renowned Rua Almada a quiet cobbled road that runs parallel to one of the main squares in Porto
• Trindade Metro station is just around the corner
• Walk Everywhere – 5-7 mins walk to Avenida dos Aliados, Torre dos Clérigos, Rua das Flores, Ribeira and the riverfront, and the beautiful São Bento train station are all a stone’s throw from our door
• We are lucky to be surrounded by great shops, amazing restaurants to suit every taste, quirky antique and vintage shops
• Excellent supermarket, bike rental, cafes, bakery, fromagerie (cheese shop) and Vinoteca (Portuguese wine shops) are all 2 mins walk
RELAX IN LUXURY
Creature Comforts in the Villa
① Two suites with SuperKing Doubles (180cm/6ft) beds which can be split into two twins if required
② A double sofa bed in the lounge which enables the Villa to sleep up to 6 people plus 2 infants in cots
③ Luxury Linens to dream the night away
④ Blackout Shutters ensure a peaceful night sleep and not being woken at dawn
⑤ USA / UK / Euro Sockets and 6 way USB Charger for keep your devices going after a day exploring the Douro Valley region
⑥ Fully centrally heated and air-conditioned with renewable air source technology and solar panels
⑦ Daily Housekeeping and Bed Making
⑧ Amazon Alexa with Unlimited Music Streaming in the Kitchen and both suites.
Creature Comforts in your bathroom
① Luxury Rituals Cosmetics incl Shower Gel, Handwash, Shampoo and Conditioner
② Large Fluffy Luxury bath towels with heated towel rails (when central heating on)
③ High-pressure hot water from the new eco-friendly air source heating system & solar panels
④ Luxury doesn’t have to mean squandering precious resources – we use Solar Power, Air Source heating, Wood Pellet Central Heating and more to mean you can enjoy staying without it having to dwell on your conscience
FAMILY FRIENDLY
AirBnBaby!
① No stress travelling with your baby or toddler so everyone enjoys Porto
② We have two Baby Cots (Crib in US), available for free
③ Baby High Chairs, Baby Plates and Cutlery are all ready and waiting
RELAXING CHEZ VOUS
Open Plan Kitchen / Living / Dining
① Open plan kitchen living dining room with floor to ceiling windows over your private garden
② 50" Smart TV with Free Netflix, Xbox with 2 controllers and a variety of games.
③ Fully equipped kitchen including Dishwasher, Washer Dryer, Oven, Microwave, Induction Hob and Fridge Freezer.
④ Dining table that seats 6 comfortably plus outdoor dining on the terrace where a Gas BBQ awaits
⑤ Nespresso, Teas including English Breakfast & herbal teas
Business Ready / Staying In touch
① 500mb real speed Fibre to the router Internet
② Strong Wifi signal throughout
③ Hotel Grade smoke and carbon monoxide fire detection throughout
④ International Sockets for US, UK and European plugs in each bedroom (220v) with 6 x USB Ports for charging devices
⑤ Self Check-in / Keyless access using your personal pin code for the building and each suite.
Getting Ready for your Night Out on the town
① Iron & Ironing Board
② Powerful Hairdryer
③ Large golf umbrellas just in case there is a shower.
Property manager
Susan Butler
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Private pool
- Shared/communal pool
Internet
- WiFi available
Parking and transportation
- Car not required
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Spices
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Coffee/tea maker
- Toaster
Dining
- Free breakfast available
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite service
- Video games
- Music library
- Stereo
- Books
- Games
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Fenced yard
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Elevator
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Concierge services
- Limited housekeeping
- Chef
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the sea
- On the river
- In the city center
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
General
- Unit size: 1776 sq ft (165 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
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
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 and a first aid kit
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.
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 5406/AL
Property is also known as
106278
Vrbo Property
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Stephen B.
26 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal place to explore Porto
This is a beautiful property. Two couples stayed in the villa. Unfortunately the rain was incessant so we were not able to use the outdoor patio and pool. But it was an ideal base to explore Porto, the staff was superb, and the breakfast set us up for the day.
Stephen B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ruth C.
19 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Staff
The property was clean and comfortable. Plus it was well equipped. But the staff was superb. All in all, a wonderful stay.
Ruth C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
lisa b.
14 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
We had the best experience at this Villa in Porto. The property is amazing and the staff is beyond fantastic! We would definitely stay here again if in Porto in the future. The complimentary breakfast was delicious every morning with fresh fruit, cheese, ham, yogurt, pastry, breads, eggs and whatever type of drink you wanted. The staff was always available to help with directions, places to eat and tour suggestions. We loved it!!! Thank you!!
lisa b.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maria C.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Like a Dream!
This was the most wonderful accommodation. Perfectly equipped with all our needs and more. Beautifully decorated and the most accommodating and friendly staff. Great location, walkable to important sites but in a quiet area. We will definitely return!
Maria C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
MARILICE S.
13 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
Great location
Wonderful staff
MARILICE S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021