Lokatie, vlakbij de wijnkelders. Luxe uitstraling. Zwembad. Wasmachine.

Het was nog niet af, en het had (nog) geen ziel. Nagenoeg leeg. Alles lijkt luxe maar er schort nog wel het een en ander aan het gebouw en het appartement. Daar moet iemand nog eens goed gaan testen en de boel afmonteren. Daardoor vind ik, achteraf, de prijs wel iets te hoog. Geen airco (..) maar een luide ventilator. Het was warm binnen. Lakens die loslaten en niet lekker strak zitten. Handdoekrekje gammel en te klein. Weegschaal zonder batterijen😄.

Espacioso con la menor vista de Porto desde Gaia

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Comfortable beds, quiet and beautiful views

Steep staircase

The location was great, and the building's gym and pool were exactly as advertised. Free parking was included, which was a real bonus in Vila Nova de Gaia. The apartment had a reasonable amount of space, and the kitchen was adequately equipped. All appliances were in working order.

Sadly, the apartment was not as advertised. The listing photos show a bright space with lots of natural light and a lovely outdoor area, but in reality it was quite dark when the lights were not all switched on. The deck in the outdoor area is a genuine trip hazard, with loose and lifted boards, a broken board and exposed fixings. The panels around the outdoor AC unit and water heater were open. We knew there was no air conditioning, and fans were provided. However, an AC system is actually installed but not working, which, together with the state of the deck, made it feel as if the building had not been finished. The listing mentions a work space, which turned out to be the small glass table left outside in the passage, and I had to clean it before I could set up my laptop. The round dining table is fine for meals, but it isn't really a place for two people to work for a week. For a 7-night stay we were not offered any cleaning or fresh bedding (even if we were willing to pay). Only 3 spare toilet rolls were provided for two people for a week, and I had to ask for clothes hangers. Check-in was handled by an agency representative. It was efficient, but a warmer welcome would have made a real difference to our first impression. We didn't raise these issues during our stay. We were on a working holiday and didn't want workmen in the apartment, and with an agency managing the property, it didn't seem likely to be resolved quickly. However, the condition of the deck is not something a guest should need to report. Any professional inspection of the space before letting it would have shown that it is a hazard. At this price we expected the property to match its photos and have the basics in working order. I've attached photos of the deck so future guests can judge for themselves.