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Stunning River Views Architect-Designed Porto Gem

Porto, Portugal · Entire rental unit · 2 guests · LisBeyond, Host

4.85 stars277 reviewsNo Guest Favorite
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Maintenance problems affect your stay. Four of the eight most recent low reviews report plumbing issues, electrical failures, or appliance breakdowns. The host acknowledges these but they persist across multiple guest stays.

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Plumbing and drainage failuresmaintenance

Shower drains back up during use, bathroom plumbing bangs loudly, and fixtures malfunction. Multiple guests report water pooling in the bathroom and noise from pipes. The host has attempted fixes but problems recur.

Counted19 reviews mention maintenance · 6 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: June 2026
Sunken bed design impairs accessaccess

The mattress sits flush with the floor, making it difficult to enter and exit. Guests report things fall down the sides and the low height causes strain even for those without mobility issues.

Counted10 reviews mention access · 1 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: June 2026
Accuracy gap between listing and spaceaccuracy

The apartment appears larger in photos than in person. The mattress instability and unusual design features are not clearly described before booking.

Counted4 reviews mention accuracy · 1 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: August 2026
Insufficient towels and amenitiescleanliness

Guests receive only two towels for multi-night stays and report missing slippers and basic guest supplies.

Counted5 reviews mention cleanliness · also raised by guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: September 2025
Weekend noise from riverfront barsnoise

Hen parties and bars on the nearby riverfront produce loud music and shouting late into the evening, though windows and shutters provide good sound insulation.

Counted2 reviews mention noise · 2 in the last year · 1 bad enough to change a booking · also raised by guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: August 2026

Listing language, decoded

form over function
design chosen for appearance rather than practical usability
hen nights
organized group celebrations for brides-to-be, typically loud and rowdy
keyless entry
electronic door access without a physical key
Ribeira
the historic riverside district in Porto's old town
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We read the most recent reviews rather than all of them here, which is not a fair basis for comparing now against before.

Host response

Replies arrive promptly and explain the problems encountered. The host apologizes and describes remedial actions but does not offer compensation or move guests to other units.

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