Title: Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location Vacation home with kitchen, near Porto Historic Center ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76269500/76269451/11be1535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76269500/76269451/e987019a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76269500/76269451/w1596h1080x0y0-d8eb36f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76269500/76269451/241273b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76269500/76269451/w1079h1621x1y0-4efa3a32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral, Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 2.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location Welcome to your next destination! Discover the space where the essence of tradition meets the comfort of modernity, designed to provide a unique stay. Located in the heart of Vila nova de Gaia, this accommodation has been carefully designed to reflect the authenticity of the area and provide a complete experience, with all the modern amenities at your disposal. Enjoy this contemporary and pleasant apartment. It's perfect for your stay while exploring the city. Equipped Kitchen: With everything you need to prepare your meals, just like at home. Room: Quiet environments for restful relaxation, reflecting the simplicity and elegance of the city. Strategic Location: A steps from the "General Torres" metro station and close to the tourist attractions: Ribeira, Jardim do Morro and Ponte D. Luis I, allowing you to easily explore what the city has to offer. \- Check-in and Check-out Procedure: To ensure that your arrival and departure are as comfortable as your stay, please note: Check-in: From 3:00 PM. We have everything prepared so that your only concern is to enjoy. Check-out: Until 11:00 AM. Need more time? Let us know. \- Add-ons: Availability of extras such as a travel crib and access to the garage (if this option is available in the apartment, please check the amenities), upon request. \- Self-Catered: We provide a welcome kit with hygiene products for the first day as a courtesy. Replacements or refills are available for an additional cost. \- Enhance your stay with extra services, such as additional keys, additional cleaning, and extra bedding. For more information and rates, please contact us. \- The tourist tax in Porto costs €2,5 per night and per person for up to 7 nights. \- All guests must fill out a registration form according to Portugal's local laws. This form will be sent after the reservation confirmation. \- For reservations during New Year's Eve, exceptionally, a deposit of € 500.00 may be charged. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93400000/93396700/93396669/6cba2145.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guest H4U - 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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 Registration Number 102519/AL ### Property is also known as 600032546 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.13561%2C-8.62003&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FPZwP0R3llg-wJdaKMZ_ipf1Dw0=) Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto #### What's nearby - Porto Historic Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Ribeira Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Porto Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Clerigos Tower - 4 min drive - 1.5 km - Livraria Lello - 4 min drive - 1.9 km #### Getting around - Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 14 min walk - Ribeira Station - 16 min walk - Porto Airport (OPO) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hilton Executive Lounge - ‬3 min walk - ‪Restaurante Dona Maria - ‬4 min walk - ‪Temple D’ouro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Natas d'Ouro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Piadina Mia - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location? > As of Sept 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location on Oct 6, 2025 start from CA $117.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Porto-Hotels-Host-Wise-Lovely-And-Cozy-House-Prime-Location.h76269451.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location located? > Located in Santa Marinha, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cais de Gaia, Porto Historic Center, and Ribeira Square. Ramos Pinto Cellars and Gaia Cable Car are also within 10 minutes. Ribeira Station is 16 minutes by foot and Jardim do Morro Station is 19 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Host Wise - Lovely and Cozy House | Prime Location Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Olga M. B. Aug 4, 2025 Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disappointing Experience – Would Not RecommendI don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews, but from time to time it’s necessary to help others make informed decisions.When I booked this apartment, I asked the host about the lack of reviews. She told me it was a new listing, but that it was a beautiful place and I would love it. Unfortunately, that wasn’t my experience.Arrival Issues:Before arriving, I asked if the host offered driver services. She said no, but that we could take an Uber. We did, but the Uber driver couldn’t find the location. I called the number provided by VRBO — no one answered. I messaged the host through the app, and she said she had sent instructions via a link, but I was never able to open it. We ended up lost in an area surrounded by abandoned warehouses until a kind stranger helped us find the property.Poor Access and Security:There was only one key in a lockbox, and the door lock was misaligned, making it very difficult to open and close. To exit the apartment, the key is also required from the inside, which made things inconvenient, especially when one person was sleeping and the other needed to leave.Interior Layout & Safety Concerns:The apartment was far from cozy and definitely not safe for children. It has an extremely narrow spiral staircase. My husband, who is a 220-pound bodybuilder, couldn’t comfortably or safely go upstairs — he ended up sleeping on the couch downstairs.Bathroom Size:The shower is incredibly small (28 inches by 2 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f7386b83-4d10-45c1-8c11-0ba27cfb397e-1754318140872.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c44b91bb-3033-4217-a9cd-50b3ba9f465b-1754318140993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/536222bd-edb7-4cda-aae2-08af168a5c2a-1754318140770.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d90cda18-7a3b-4743-b5a0-3b63f107dca7-1754318141056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Olga M. B. 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