Title: GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=4905&destination=Vila+Nova+de+Gaia%2C+Porto+District%2C+Portugal&selected=116002457&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views ## Photo gallery for GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views ![Terrace/patio - GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116010000/116002500/116002457/316c84a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, internet - GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116010000/116002500/116002457/w1613h1080x5y0-ce7fd8cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116010000/116002500/116002457/a0632afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116010000/116002500/116002457/fec1eedd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116010000/116002500/116002457/8f5d26a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square, GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views provides amenities like laundry facilities. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### GuestReady - Riverside Retreat with Terrace Views Welcome to my apartment! Located on the ground floor, right by the D. Luís Bridge, this modern and tastefully decorated 50m² apartment is ideally positioned near many of the top attractions in Vila Nova de Gaia, including Porto Cathedral. The apartment features an open-plan layout. The living room is furnished with a comfortable double sofa bed, a TV with access to multiple streaming services for enjoying your favourite shows, a desk perfect for work or study, and a dining area with seating for four. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals, including a stove, oven, microwave, cookware, and cutlery. For your convenience, there is also a washing machine and ironing equipment available. Please note that there is no freezer available. Upstairs, the bedroom offers a double bed with hotel-quality linens for ultimate comfort, ensuring you feel right at home. The terrace is equipped with stairs and a table overlooking the D. Luís Bridge and the Douro River, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking views. The bathroom is stocked with fresh towels and complimentary toiletries, covering all your essentials. The apartment is professionally cleaned before each stay to ensure a pleasant experience. Enjoy your stay! Guests will have access to the entire home! We are GuestReady, a property manager, and we want to ensure your stay will be as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are available 24/7 should you need any assistance during your stay. Kindly note that this is a personal home, so please take good care of it as if it were your own. Located just across the Douro River from Porto’s historic centre, Calçada da Serra places you in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Just steps away from the famous Port wine cellars, scenic riverfront promenades, and the breathtaking views from the Dom Luís I Bridge, this area is perfect for travellers looking to explore local culture, cuisine, and history, all within walking distance. The property is easily accessible by public transport and car. The nearest metro station, Jardim do Morro (line D), is just a 6-minute walk. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is approximately a 25-minute drive from the property. This is a self-check-in property, and you will be requested to verify your identity before enter into the property. Check-in can be done from 3 PM, pending availability and confirmation. Once a reservation is confirmed, guests are requested to complete a guest registration form following the legal obligations stipulated by local authorities in Portugal. There is a zero-tolerance policy for smoking on the property. If our team discovers evidence that this rule has been breached (e.g., smoke smell, ashes, butts, etc.), we fully reserve the right to charge a €200 smoking fee at minimum. Please note that for stays longer than 30 nights, a fair use policy of the utilities will apply with a limit of 80€. For the first days, we provide the basic amenities: samples of shower gel, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, kitchen roll, sponge, dishwashing products and bin bag. Extra keys: 20€ (extra pair of keys when available, lost keys or service to open the door during your stay). Extra cleaning with linen: the price of a cleaning fee. Extra Clothing: 30€ (Towels and sheets for 2pax, i.e. when the sofa bed is not included). ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - On a river ### Things to do - Hiking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24040000/24036200/24036132/b799d4b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 296 Heritage Apartments Santa Marinha - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 9.8 Exceptional 447 reviews $150 nightly $164 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=24036132&PinnedHotelID=24036132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (1) | Coffee and/or coffee maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24950000/24943600/24943527/3c4db67e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YOUROPO - Ribeira Gaia Santa Marinha - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Microwave 10 Exceptional 104 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=24943527&PinnedHotelID=24943527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (D. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as ac71857e-b6f2-4570-9179-6ed8d7c49c03 ## About the neighborhood Located on a river, this apartment is in Santa Marinha, a neighborhood in Vila Nova de Gaia. Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Historic Center are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Palacio das Artes and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. 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