Foz do Douro, Portugal is one of the best beach destinations in Europe,q popular for its picturesque beaches with its blue-flag waters and spectacular sunsets over where the mouth of River Douro meets with the Atlantic Sea. The old town is a UNESCO World heritage site notably for its botanical parks, historical monuments, and famous walkways like the enchanting Pergola da Foz, constructed in 1930 and inspired by a Neo-classic pergola in Nice, France. The walkway is perfect for biking, jogging, running, or romantic strolls along the beach. Once an old civil parish in 1836, Foz is now an affluent area of West Porto where the elite of the city lives. While exploring the rest of the city sights, check into the Airbnb vacation rentals in Foz do Douro that we’ve listed below. Book them now so you too can experience high-class living in Portugal.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 17, 2024.
1. A well-designed sea house (from USD 140)
This lovely two-level home that admits four guests is 30 minutes away from Porto and 15 to 20 minutes away from Matosinhos, popular for its seafood restaurants. It has well-decorated interiors of clean white walls with blue accents, vaulted ceilings, and a tiny terrace. The simple living room with a cable TV, dining table, equipped kitchenette, a bedroom with a double bunk bed that sleeps two, and private bathroom are all on the first floor. The second-floor bedroom has a double bed that sleeps an additional two guests, large cabinets, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, and desk space. The owner allows luggage dropoff, long-term stays, and free parking.
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outdoor space wifi coffee machine and friendly and helpful hostswe stayed with our two children (ages 9 and 5) who absolutely loved the bunk bedscomfortable modern easy to be ina fantastic apartment with lots of thoughtful insights to the local area and small extras in the apartmentthe place was spotless and had all the amenities one needs for a comfortable stayCleanliness:
clean and well maintained (except for smell in the toilet)everything was cleanthe place was very clean light and quietthe house was very very clean and is cleverly planned outthe beds were comfortable and the place was very cleanHost:
the host and her family are wonderful peoplereally everybody was so friendlyand fernando :) the contact to the hosts was very kind and uncomplicatedour hosts were great and very kind and helpfulthe owners made feel very welcome with great advice what to do in porto and fozRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greatgreat location in a lovely neighbourhoodthe location was ideal for being by sea and still in walking distance of porto townwonderful house in superb locationwalking distance to shopping beach and fantastic restaurants
2. Beachside apartment (from USD 76)
This apartment is in a private area in Oporto City near the beach, bars, restaurants, and 15 minutes away from the park and Contemporary Art Museum. It has elegant interiors with walls made of varnished natural wood and beige colored concrete walls and parquet flooring. The living room is equipped with a panoramic window, a plush red double-sized sofa bed that can sleep two guests, and a cable TV. It is adjacent to the dining area with a four-seater dining table. The fully stocked kitchen is a separate room with floor-to-ceiling tiles. The bedroom has a cozy queen-sized bed that sleeps another two guests, large wardrobes, picture windows, and an ensuite bathroom with tub, shower, and free essentials. Enjoy conveniences like free Wi-Fi, heating, laundry facilities, elevator access, and a baby crib upon request.
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the apartment has a fantastic location and a great view of the oceanapartment has great character with all modern appliancesthe flat has two room with modern kitchen and a bath so you can live with maximum comfortthe bed was comfortable and the apartment did not have any street noiseCleanliness:
very clean an comfortableinês' apartment was clean spacious and comfortablesuper clean and everything there you needperfect stay clean nice appartment and warm welcomethe apartment was spotlessly clean and was very comfortable during our stayHost:
she was a delightful and welcoming host upon our arrivalhighly recommended accomodation with very helpful hostines is great hostthe accommodation is really great and the host is carefulines is a fantastic hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location good bus link into down town porto and walking distance to the beachthe bus that goes to central porto and the lively river area is two minutes awaythe location of this roomy apartment is terrificthe apartment was perfectly situated near the beach and a 20 minute bus ride to porto's historic centrelocated in an nice neighborhood close to the beach with bars and cafes
3. Beautiful sea house (from USD 86)
The tiny, two-level home is located in the first-class areas of Porto near the Duoro River, bars, restaurants, and the beach. The cute and cozy interior features clean white walls with a few vintage pieces of furniture. The first floor contains a simple lounge with a TV, kitchenette, and dining area set for two. The bathroom has pastel colored tiles and modern fixtures like an enclosed rainfall shower with hot water and free essentials. The stairs lead to the loft bedroom that has vaulted ceilings, a skylight window, and comfy double-sized bed that sleeps, two guests. The rental is accessible by public transport and by private car. The owner provides free parking and other conveniences like air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, Ethernet connection, luggage dropoff, and long-term stays.
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a super comfortable bed all necessary amenities and a lovely little terrace for use in the summer sunshinecomfy bed nice aircon great placethe loft bedroom is exactly like the photos and the bed pillow and linen provided are gorgeousthe place was bigger than in the photos and very comfortable and stylishcomfy bed powerful shower coffee machine and a bottle of wine on arrivalCleanliness:
very clean with stylish decoration and comfy bedsthe house is very clean and beautifully decoratedthe sea house itself was really clean and comfortableextremely clean newly refurbished vintage tasteful decorationsa beautifull and clean place with all you needHost:
incredibly accommodating and responsive hoststhe hosts are most welcoming & represet their fine city wellthe most welcoming hosts and heart warming arrivalhost was very nice and accommodating - an easy recommendationi highly recommend the facility and the hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great and close to seathe location was great and so close to the beachgreat neighbourhood very cute little housevery cute little place great neighborhoodwell located and nice place nearby the sea
4. Lovely house near the beach (from USD 86)
This lovely house is close to the Douro River, beach, bakery, supermarket, and Porto downtown. The small space is stylish and decorated with brightly colored accents giving it a modern vibe. The ground floor features a lounge with a sofa bed that’s perfect for sleeping an extra guest, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a dining area with a cable TV. The private bathroom, decorated with bright yellow tiles, has a hot shower and free toiletries. The second-floor bedroom is furnished with two thick-cushioned single beds that sleep two guests, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, desk space, and access to a small balcony with sea views. Free parking, long-term stays, and luggage dropoff are allowed.
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the air conditioning was a welcome amenity and the kitchen is well appointedthe air conditioning was really helpful as the days were very warm when we were therethe apartment is an absolute highlight perfectly designed and appointeda very simple and comfortable space gave us the idea of total privacycomfortable apartment with everything you need very well designed and decoratedCleanliness:
very clean pleasantly and simply decorated townhouse in fozhe left us a clean cozy and very well designed placebeautiful clean house in the centre of fozvery nice and clean place would def recommend it to othersgreat place super clean and lovely easy parking too thanks a lotHost:
we had everything we needed and the host provided an awesome servicehosts were amazingly welcoming providing all we needed with such friendly and kind supportvery good communication and reliable hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and newly renovated rooman excellent location for those who wish to be close to the seegreat location with only a 5 minute walk to the beachwe loved the location the beaches and the restaurants nearby within walking distanceit was a perfectly design house close to the beach and close to porto city
5. Apartment at Foz do Douro (from USD 21)
This charming apartment in the old town is near the beach, bars, restaurants, supermarket, shops, and bus stop. Small and simple, it is equipped with the basic necessities to provide for four guests and long-term stays. It’s an old fisherman’s home that has white newly-painted walls decorated with modern minimalist furniture. The living room has a sofa bed that’s great for lounging while watching cable TV, and when spread out, is cozy enough for sleeping two guests. The kitchen is equipped to cook simple meals and it has a dining area that’s good for four. The bathroom is a compact space with a basin sink, toilet, and stand-in shower with hot water and free toiletries. The bedroom is simply furnished with a double-sized bed that sleeps two guests, provided with free Wi-Fi, heating, and fresh linens.
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it also lacks natural daylight and even the most basic kitchen suppliesthe apartment is prepared for long stays with kitchen cooking tools tv and very good internet connectionwe stayed two months in liliana's apartment and we can only say good things about itthis one bedroom apartment is a perfect fit for a beach experience in portohad a great stay at liliana's apartmentCleanliness:
the apartment was just like it was described and very clean and comfortableit is clean and comfortable and you can hear the ocean from your windowthe apartment is very big and cleangreat little place one block from the ocean close to public transport and very clean and tidythe house is very clean and in a great locationHost:
the host was easy to reach on the phone and was pleasantshe's a great hostliliana is a wonderful hostowner is a very pleasant and helpful personvery kind and caring host was a wonderful experienceRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is idealamazing location of an apartmentgreat location near the beachexcellent location easy walking distance to grocery beach transit restaurants and moreit's a small cozy place located at the best place in porto
6. Private room near Passeio Alegre (from USD 38)
Cozy for a couple, this private room belongs to a home that’s 100 meters (109 yards) to Passeio Alegre garden between the Atlantic beaches and Douro river mouth. It’s a small room with its own entrance, accessible through the patio and landscaped garden. It features a cozy sofa bed that sleeps two guests when spread out. It has enough closet space, a laptop desk, free Wi-Fi, heating, TV, and a tiny bathroom complete with free towels and toiletries. The door connecting to the main house will be locked on both sides once the room is occupied by a guest.
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wish there was wifi and coffeethe room is quiet with a pleasant aspect over an interior courtyardthe space is quite small but well designed and quite comfortable for a single travelervery nice room with view on a garden and the sound of the oceannice bathroom with extra touchesCleanliness:
clean and hygienic toiletsit was clean and everything workedclean room and spacious roompeaceful clean and comfortablevery clean and secure for anyone traveling aloneHost:
great help from our hostscarlos and isabel were excellent hostsour hosts made us feel welcome and showed true southern european hospitalitythey were both amazing hosts and went beyond our expectationscarlos is a very kind host and a helpful personRead more reviewsLocation:
nice location if you like the seawe recommend this place for short city break or longer holidayvery hispitable family comfortable room and good location highly recommend walkers near oceanthis is a nice independent room located in a quiet area very close to the beacheasy commute to the city on the bus
7. Beach house near the Promenade (from USD 98)
The house is near the beach, bars, restaurants, a supermarket, a promenade, and public transport. It’s a quaint little home on the upper floor of a building with a small balcony offering sweeping views of the sea. It has two bedrooms that sleep four guests with a queen-sized bed and bunk bed with a pull-under. Found on one floor are a modest living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen sharing the open layout. The one-and-a-half bathroom is equipped with a basin sink, toilet, hot shower, and free toiletries. Guests enjoy conveniences like cable TV, heating, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and baby equipment upon request.
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apartments live looked even better than on the photosthe two bedrooms are great the double size bed one with a beautiful view in the lighthousegood to have also a toilet and another bathroomvery well furnitures full kitchen with accessories kitchen linen dish washer and washing machineCleanliness:
the flat is clean and brightthe neighborhood was very clean and nicehe's very friendly and the flat was perfectly cleanthe apartment's cozy clean and well locatedclean flat on two floors facing the sea near market pharmacy small localHost:
marco was a great hostmarco is a great host and helped with any questions with had on the areamarco is a great host extremely helpful and willing to answer any questionsmarco was a good hostmarco is a great host and getting in touch to arrange check in and out was quick and easyRead more reviewsLocation:
it's in a perfect locationgreat location and marco was very responsive and helpfulthe location is great; bus stop right in front of the house and a splendid sea-viewfew shops and supermarket very close a nice french pastry shop and very good tiny restaurantgreat location and amazing host
8. Suite in Foz Velha
The rental is a private room inside an apartment, well-located in the historic area, 15 minutes to downtown by train, and near the beach, river, and restaurants. The room has ample space for two guests provided with a cozy double-sized bed, free Wi-Fi, heating, and desk space. The private bathroom may have old-fashioned interiors but is complete with a toilet, bidet, sink, and walk-in shower. Guests have their own entrance and access to a private living room where they can relax by reading a book from the mini library.
Porto, PortugalTop guest reviews
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the included rooms count a living- bed- and bathroom and looked just like in the picturesCleanliness:
it was very clean and niceplace is very clean you get fresh towels tooit's simple but very cleanthe apartment was cosy clean and looked exactly as shown in the picturesthere is only one window so the apartment is quite dark but it's very cleanHost:
hosts were friendly and helpfulthe hosts are responsive and unobtrusivefatima is a great hostmario and his wife were very hospitable and very welcomingfatima and mario were nice hosts very friendly and easy to communicate withRead more reviewsLocation:
great neighbourhood and locationthe accommodation and location were amazingthe location was perfect it was close to the ocean and the bus stopsa wonderful location close to the beach shops and just a quick bus trip into townthe location is perfect as well
9. Charming house
Enjoy your stay in this charming little townhouse beside the beach, river, the Passeio Alegre garden, restaurants, shops, downtown, and Serralves Museum. It has a simple country style façade complete with shuttered windows and modern interiors of lemon yellow walls with contemporary furniture. The tiny carpeted living room shares the open space with the dining area where guests can mingle or watch cable TV. On the same floor are a fully equipped kitchen and a full bathroom with a tub, hot shower, and free toiletries. There are two spacious bedrooms containing a double-sized bed that sleeps two, and a day bed that spreads out to sleep two more guests. A winding staircase leads to the rooftop terrace with a barbeque area where guests can dine al fresco while enjoying beautiful views. Free Wi-Fi, an ethernet connection, laundry facilities, and free street parking are available. Long-term stays and luggage dropoff are allowed.
10. Little house with a garden
This cozy little house is minutes away from Foz do Douro Beach, Ingleses Beach, beachside restaurants and cafes, a park, and Pergola do Foz. The tiny space has the living room, dining area, desk space, and fully equipped kitchenette sharing the open layout. There is a floor-to-ceiling window with a relaxing view of the garden with a furnished patio. To sleep three guests comfortably, there is a sofa bed that can fit two guests when spread out, and a double-sized bed in the loft style bedroom sleeps two more. Enjoy conveniences like free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and free bath essentials provided in the private bathroom with an enclosed shower.
Porto, Portugal
Fascinating beachside homes
Though the rentals would range from affordable to pricey, they all have one thing in common, they have stylish interiors, offer the best modern amenities, and are located so close to the beach. This makes your visit to Foz do Douro a wonderful experience. Be sure to book one of these vacation rentals when you visit Portugal!
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