Luxury and comfort on the beachfront in Vila do Conde, Porto (free wifi)

We had a lovely stay in Vila do Conde. Our host was very helpful and quickly addressed any issues or questions that came up. She checked in occasionally to make sure we were doing fine and so was very responsive. Check in was good. She met us and walked us through the apartment explaining appliances house rules and proving information about the area. One point about them in that was surprising was the contract we were asked to sign. There were 2 copies one in Portuguese and a “complimentary “ copy in English. We had never seen this contract before. We stayed in 6 other VRBO properties on this trip however no other host requires we sign a contract at check in. We were a bit nervous given we had not been given a copy to review in advance of check in. We had no idea if the Portuguese document said the same as the English version and yet the English version stated that in case of dispute between the 2 versions, the Portuguese version prevailed. We signed it because we felt our pre check in interactions with the host were all done with integrity. However, as Americans we are by nature suspicious of contracts. This contract was essentially a lease and probably binding. In the future I think it would be helpful to provide the lease at least 60 days before check In so the guest has time to review.

We had such a good time in Filomena’s holiday home. Such a great position and we everything you could need to a great holiday Thank you Trish

We stayed at Filomena's flat which is just off the cost (you can see the see from two windows). The apartment is located on the second floor and was clean and contained everything you need for a longer stay, including washing machine and dishwasher. Both bedrooms are very spacious with storage and the kitchen was fully supplied with pans, pots and everything needed to eat in regularly. The property is located in a very quiet street while being close to amenities, bakery and supermarket. Only thing to be mindful of (in case you are a very light sleeper or are travelling with one) is that in one of the bedrooms you can hear at times the noise of the lift in operation, but again this might not be a problem for most of people. All in all we enjoyed our stay and Filomena's warm hospitality

Lovely apartment everything you need for self catering holiday. Filomena is truly lovely and very welcoming. She kept in touch to make sure we were comfortable and had no problems. Filomena also able to recommend local restaurants and provided us with maps of area. Very clean and comfortable property. Thank you Filomena for your hospitality.

The appartment was nice, and Filomena is a lovely host. The beach and shops are in walking distance and Vila do Conde is well situated to go for sightseeing tours to Porto, the Douro Valley and many more places. Thank you Filomena, we had a nice time and hope to see you again. Esther and René

A well-equipped apartment near the beach. Filomena and her husband welcomed us with delicious pasteis and had provided everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Thank you! What we liked very much was the location - a good base for our trips to the north and south. As the coast was not too hot, we could recover from the heat in the places we visited further inside the country. A tip for vegetarians and their meat-loving partners - try Anastacia Delicatesses in Vila do Conde very close to Povoa de Varzim. They provide excellent food for vegetarians as well as nice meat dishes and lovely fish at very reasonable prices.

We had a lovely holiday staying at Filomena's appartment. Our flight times were changed to a later departure time a few weeks before flying, so Filomena and her husband kindly picked us up from airport. As it was around midnight that we arrived at apartment Filomena had been kind enough to have got some provisions in for us , which we were really grateful for. The appartment was lovely, consisting of entrance hall, a comfortable lounge/ dining room, large well equipped kitchen ...both with doors leading to a large balcony. Bathroom with shower cubicle and another bathroom with shower over the bath. 2 good sized bedrooms . The master bedroom had a balcony . Wifi is available. The appartment is across the road from the beach with snack bars and restaurants near. Lidl is just down the road and the town is 10 min walk with bars and restaurants. There is a market on a Friday in the market place (opposite the tourist office) Filomena emailed me in the week to check everything was good and I knew if we did have a problem she would help. I would recommend this appartment to my family and friends and would stay there again. Thank you Filomena it was a pleasure to meet you.

We spent an enjoyable and relaxing week at this comfortable apartment in Vila do Conde. The apartment was clean and spacious and had everything you would need for your stay. The balcony was ideal for an alfresco breakfast or lunch and there is a bakery around the corner for fresh croissants and baguettes. Lidl is also about a 5 minute walk away. The old town is a 10-15 minute walk away where you will find a selection of restaurants, mainly specialising in seafood cooked on a bbq outside and which was very good value for money. Porto is easily accessed using the metro and many other places of interest including Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimaraes are a short distance away.

Lovely spacious apartment close to the beach, able to take long beach front walks along the promenade and ability to hire bikes. There are many restaurants in Vila do Conde. A supermarket a few minutes walk away. Market day is Friday mornings. Travel to Porto by train is easy but took longer than anticipated. Filomena friendly and perfect hostess, unfortunately unable to sort out the weather for us!

The apartment is lovely ! It's very close to the beautiful beach and also to restaurants and Lidl (if you want to cook). Just perfect for a family who wants to spend a few quiet days in Vila do Conde in a cosy apartment. We had a nice stay there! Filomena is very kind and welcomed us very well. Great recommendation.