Beachfront vacation rentals in Vila Nova de Gaia

A very well-equipped house in a lovely seaside village, larger than the photos make it seem. Antonio greeted us like we were old friends and was really helpful with a couple of logistical issues caused by our late arrival. Miramar is a smashing little spot with a couple of nice eateries. 20 minutes on the train from central Porto and half an hour walk down the beach to the more bustling village of Aguda.

Perfect Matosinhos apartment near the beach. Miguel is a kind and helpful host. Highly recommend!!

Memorable stay at Rui's! Flexible check-in and check-out with key box. Townhouse 2 steps from the beach, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Cozy and well-decorated interior with large comfortable rooms. Excellent equipment, nothing was missing. And the cherry: the small terrace of the room with its views of the beach and the ocean! With the added bonus of a friendly host, you can't wait to go back!

We are absolutely impressed with the warmth and hospitality of Jorge and Susana! We stayed for 2 weeks and felt completely comfortable! It was spotlessly clean and cozy furnished and lovingly decorated. The bed was so comfy! Jorge and Susana were always available and even left us a few treats on arrival and during the stay. It was also great that we had a separate in the courtyard completely to ourselves. For our two dogs totally great, as they could lie in the sun all day when we were working without having to be afraid that they could run away. In 5 minutes you can walk directly to the huge sandy beach. It was fantastic and we also quickly took the neighbors to heart. Sincere thanks for the great time! We will be back!

Lovely place to stay, well managed, walking distance of both sides of the river.

The house is located by the sea (the beach is less than a 5-minute walk away) and overlooks a garden. We had a lovely stay there and were able to easily visit the surroundings (Gaia, Aveiro, Porto). Special mention for Hugo who is very available and provides good advice.

Nice little place in an ideal spot if you’re just looking for somewhere to relax. The terrace over looking the ocean is great, and you can walk for miles along the coast line on the walk way. Exactly what I wanted.

Wonderful few days, apartment very well equipped, Clean and comfortable. 5 minute walk to beautiful sandy beach. 15 minute drive to Porto, something for everyone in Porto, we enjoyed staying in a quieter location and driving in to the city. We will definitely book again. Host very helpful and flexible with booking in and out times.

Great stay, good location and as described. Amazing support after our stay. We forgot a tablet in the appartment and they were amazing helping us out to have it ship to our home. Very efficient and supportive.

A beautiful apartment with absolutely everything you could need for a family holiday! Natacha’s place is spotlessly clean, lots of space and so many little extras it really felt like a home from home. The views of the sea and the sunset from the balcony were amazing! The pool was huge and clean and the surrounding area peaceful but close enough to Porto and Gaia by bike or a quick Uber ride. There is a boardwalk and cycle path just across the road that goes all the way down the beach to Porto. There is a supermarket nearby and some lovely beach bars and restaurants along the front. Natacha was a perfect host - friendly and very responsive and helpful with lots of ideas and suggestions for our stay. Our teenage girls loved the surf lessons that Natacha suggested and we had lots to do and lots of sights to see. Thank you Natacha for the perfect stay. We recommend 100% and would definitely stay again!

The accommodation is ideal for a quiet family vacation. The hosts have been very attentive to us at all times with very fluid communication and very quick responses. We have been very comfortable. In addition, a 10-minute walk away, on a perfect path bordering the beach, is the village where you can buy fresh fish in a mind-blowing pond or enjoy very good restaurants at good prices. Definitely a place and a few hosts to recommend.

We have never experienced such a well-maintained, clean and well-equipped apartment. It corresponds 100% to the photos. There is a large underground parking lot. The landlord Manuel took care of things proactively and asked several times if everything was okay. The location is right on the main beach of Esmoriz, separated only by the waterfront road. However, it should be noted that at the end of August, a fair takes place right in front of the house with corresponding volume in the afternoon and evening.

Everything is great, everything available and clean. We'd love to come back. Nice quiet location.

Wow I really enjoyed the stay. The place is impeccably styled and is very conveniently located. The host is awesome and we were fed a daily supply of crazy amount of bread and pastries. What is not immediately clear from the photos is that the place is in a vicinity of a big port, but that is actually a very interesting view to see so we're more than enjoyed the stay and would totally come back again.

A beautiful Villa with a nice pool and barbecue outside we all love it we are definitely coming back again. Highly recommended.

We were greeted by Alex. He was very friendly and informative. Walked us thru the apartment and explained everything. There was a large bowl of fresh organic fruit,a decanter of fine Ruby Port & delicious Melba toast wafers with a jar of jam. Very nice welcoming!! The apartment is squeaky clean,with on site parking. The area is beautiful- steps from the ocean and many beaches & retaurants. An easy drive to historic Gaia. Overall a wonderful stay.

Carlos was very fast in responding to text. He was very helpful during the check in even when I texted him very late during the night. I was were busy with my time sine my travel was very tight. And I did send him a txt asking for information about check in to his place. I expected to have an answer by the next day but within less than an hour Carlos did reply. The Airb&B was very clean and location is beachfront. Really a nice place.

Everything was perfect, Bruno and Anselmo are great hosts! The place was perfect and the view… splendid! Thanks for everything!

Great location close to beach and restaurants. The apartment is very spacious, the beds are comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We had a car and it was great that parking was so easy.

We had a wonderful stay at Pedro’s place. The location is unbeatable – right by the beach, perfect for walking along the promenade. It’s easy to get to the city center, whether by foot, with the bikes Pedro kindly provides (which worked perfectly), or by Uber. The apartment was great, everything was clean and well-equipped. What really stood out was Pedro’s care as a host. On our last day, there was a blackout across parts of Portugal and Pedro went out of his way to make sure we were okay – he brought us food, kept us updated about the situation, and even made sure we’d be safe and comfortable if it lasted longer. That level of attention really made a difference. We’ll definitely be coming back. Thanks again, Pedro!

The stay on Antonio's boat was great! If I'm in Porto in the future, I'd rather stay at Antonio's boat than a hotel or apartment. The showers and toilets in the harbor are super clean, as is the boat itself. Communication with Antonio was great and he even gave us tips on how to best get to downtown Porto, which works great with e-scooters from the boat. I'd love to come back.

My family had a really good stay in Pedro’s apartment. Pedro was super responsive and always available to help. Great stay!

Best weekend! The house is simply beautiful and the hosts were amazing and very nice. Everything was prepared for a large group and honestly none of us wanted to leave. Very good vibes, cant wait to go back!

We had a wonderful stay with Elsa. The apartment is excellent. The beach is just two minutes away, and Porto is a 20-minute bus ride away. Elsa is a wonderful host. We didn't miss anything! I highly recommend the apartment! :)