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With its feet right in the sand, this crisp and modern apartment is as close to the beach as you can get. Windows perfectly frame the Atlantic – morning espressos accompany views of gentle white rollers – and at supper, the sun drops into the ocean right before your eyes at the strategically placed dining table. The interior takes inspiration from its surroundings – it’s all natural textures, splashes of cobalt blue, pale ochre and cream. We were particularly fond of the Crittall-style partition and plaster effect walls, adding an urban edge to the laidback design. After long lie-ins and lazy breakfasts, step outside and you’re a mere 180 metres from the seashore. Praia do Carneiro comes alive in the summer with fishermen lining the jetty and locals strolling the promenade. But it’s a dramatic affair when it’s stormy, with huge waves crashing over the lighthouse. Bars, restaurants, cafes and the Mercado da Foz – selling traditional Porto fare – cluster around Foz do Douro, a five-minute walk away. Plus, the bohemian Porto with its medieval Ribeira district and sumptuous wine is reached in ten minutes by car.


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What to expect


Highlights

Walk the mere 180 metres to the golden sands of Praia do Carneiro

Walk the mere 180 metres to the golden sands of Praia do Carneiro

Swap the sea for the city and take the ten-minute drive into picturesque Porto

Swap the sea for the city and take the ten-minute drive into picturesque Porto

Hire bikes with the help of your host and cycle along the promenade

Hire bikes with the help of your host and cycle along the promenade

Open your windows wide to unfettered views of the Atlantic

Open your windows wide to unfettered views of the Atlantic

Look forward to waking up in your trendy coastal inspired bedroom

Look forward to waking up in your trendy coastal inspired bedroom

Primp and prep ready for a fantastic evening in Foz do Douro

Primp and prep ready for a fantastic evening in Foz do Douro

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Home truths

    Guest three will sleep on the pull-out bed in the living space – please inform your host in advance so they can provide additional bedding

    While this home is on the ground floor, there are three steps to reach the entrance of the building

    For stays longer than twenty-eight nights, utility bills are included up to €150

    Your host may carry out inspections (with advanced notice) during stays longer than twenty-eight days

    Daily cleaning of the apartment takes place between 11am and 5pm

    An airport transfer service, bicycle rental and daily breakfast delivery are available for an additional fee

    Quiet hours are between 9am and 10pm

    There is a bus stop just one minute’s walk from your apartment

About this stay


Amenities

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Lift access

TV

Bedrooms & bathrooms

1 bedroom, 2 beds

1 bathroom

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Daily cleaning

Luggage storage

Restaurant reservations

Tickets and experience booking

Additional fees

  • There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Foz do Douro

Once a hub for fishing and commerce, Foz do Douro is now an upmarket neighbourhood that sits at the meeting point of the Douro river and the ocean. It’s considered the most affluent area of Porto, and many of its residents are professionals who commute into the city. It’s also popular with more elderly residents looking for peace and quiet. The seafront is dominated by wide esplanades, and bars and restaurants...

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Tantalise the tastebuds at Pedro Lemos

Tantalise the tastebuds at Pedro Lemos

Pedro Lemos is a promising young chef who has already been awarded two Michelin stars for the unique Portuguese cuisine served at his seaside restaurant

Admire the Farolim de Felgueiras

Admire the Farolim de Felgueiras

Watch as waves ravage this photogenic lighthouse, the ocean dances aggressively beside it so be sure to keep a safe distance on a windy day

Stroll through Jardim de passeio alegre

Stroll through Jardim de passeio alegre

Awash with palm trees and petals and set bedside the river, it is hard to find a garden quite as romantic as this one

Celebrate in style at Cafeina Restaurant

Celebrate in style at Cafeina Restaurant

A Portuguese fusion restaurant, this sophisticated space is perfect for celebrating a special event

Enjoy art and nature at Serralves Museum

Enjoy art and nature at Serralves Museum

This museum, dedicated to contemporary art, is the opposite of a boring art establishment. Come here for performacnes, screenings, and the lush scenery.

Explore the expansive green oasis

Explore the expansive green oasis

The city park is brimming with exciting trails to explore, perfect picnic spots and glistening lakes, it even extends to the sea.

Step back in time at Casa do infante

Step back in time at Casa do infante

This castle is called Castelo do Queijo due to the fact that its built on a rock with a cheese shape. Seeing is believing.

Go to an exhibition at Casa das Artes

Go to an exhibition at Casa das Artes

Designed by Eduardo Souto Moura, the House of the Arts is a gallery, auditorium and cinema, surrounded by the beautiful gardens of a private mansion.

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No smoking

No parties or events

Good to know

Arrival from 15:00

Departure before 11:00

Has a lift

Air con

Wifi speed: 52Mbps

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    5

    days

    Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Afonso

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Your professional team of hosts manage a number of properties in Portugal and enjoy every second of it. They love to meet new people, literature, cinema, travelling and of course, hosting.

Registration or licence number: 105839/AL.

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