• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Villa Santa Bárbara is an accommodations located in Vila Nova de Gaia, 1.9 mi from Arrabida Shopping and 2.1 mi from Gaia Cable Car. Both holiday homes have a garden. Offering direct access to a patio, the air-conditioned holiday homes consist of a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Both holiday homes offer a sun terrace. Arrabida Bridge is 2.2 mi from Villa Santa Bárbara. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 11 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Vila Nova de Gaia
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  • Eileen
    Canada Canada
    Once found, this was like a little oasis in the Porto region. The little house is completely enclosed in a very spacious yard with a pool and parking space. Although on the opposite side of Porto center, bus transport was close by, convenient and...
  • Kristof
    Belgium Belgium
    Great location close to the center but still peaceful and quiet . Lot's of local restaurants nearby that grill your meat or fish to perfection for an affordable price.
  • Vidya
    United States of America United States of America
    The host, Nuno, is very passionate about enabling visitors see the real side of Portugal. The personal tours he offers are fantastic. It's clear that he loves housing people and making them feel comfortable.

Managed by Villa Santa Bárbara

Company review score: 10Based on 62 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The villa has a host, Nuno, who will be at your disposal to answer any question about the Accommodation, Oporto or the surrounding area. It has tourist programs available for all tastes and it makes personalized advice according to your expectations of visit. Having availability it can even get you to know Portugal on a personal tour. It is possible to leave the bags with your host, before check-in and after check-out, at times to be arranged.

Property info

Just half way between the beaches and historic center, Villa Santa Bárbara is a private property with two independent houses - Casa Maria and Casa António. It was once a typical conglomerate of houses that were called "ilha" . The houses are built with old masonry walls and its decoration is based on Portuguese tradition. The decoration is based on Portuguese tradition. There is no connection inside the two houses so you can count on maximum privacy even within your travel group. The environment is very welcoming, romantic, and original. There is an open, very pleasant, unique green area with benches, chairs, swimming pool, fruit trees, an orchid greenhouse and an aromatic herb bed. It is an invitation to relax, ideal for yoga practice. In all the rooms you have high quality mattresses and bed sheets (Portuguese manufacture). The bathrooms have, as a free offer courtesy, shampoo, shower gel, soap and toilet paper in appropriate quantity to the first days of your stay. Replacement hygiene packs are available. Each guest will get high quality white towels, hand and bath, all Portuguese manufacture.

Neighborhood info

Villa Santa Bárbara has excellent location between the beaches and Oporto city. The famous Port wine cellars can be reached on foot. There is also public transportation nearby: a bus (100m from the villa) to the downtown area of Gaia and Oporto (Aliados Av.) or to the beach; and a train station, called “Gaia or Devesas”. It is the main station in Vila Nova de Gaia and is only a 10 minute walk from Villa Santa Bárbara. At Devesas there are trains to other cities, such as: Braga, Guimarães, Lisboa, Coimbra, Aveiro and so on. The place has the genuine Portuguese spirit. The name Villa Santa Barbara comes from the name of the street where it is located and is a tribute to the patron saint of the church which is on the same street. The church is beautifully decorated with Portuguese tiles and is worth a visit. In the neighborhood there are many facilities such as: a grocery store, a fruit shop, a pastry shop, a barber shop, a bakery, a coffee shop and a butcher’s. There are also restaurants, big markets and a shopping center: Gaia shopping, Aldi and Lidl.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Villa Santa Bárbara
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

Villa Santa Bárbara takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Santa Bárbara of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 116371/AL,116372/AL

FAQs about Villa Santa Bárbara

  • The prices at Villa Santa Bárbara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Villa Santa Bárbara is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Villa Santa Bárbara (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Santa Bárbara on this page.

  • Yes, Villa Santa Bárbara is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Villa Santa Bárbara offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Villa Santa Bárbara is 1.3 miles from the center of Vila Nova de Gaia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Santa Bárbara on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Villa Santa Bárbara (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.