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Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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Welcome to Esmeralda's home!

I live in a peaceful area near Porto with my three lovely dogs and love meeting people from different cultures. My goal is to create a welcoming and relaxed environment where students can feel at home during their stay.

My house has a large garden, perfect for relaxing, and during the summer you can also enjoy the swimming pool. It is located in a quiet neighbourhood, just 7 minutes by public transport from the beach (or around a 30-minute walk if you prefer) and about 35-40 minutes to Porto's city centre by public transport.

At home I enjoy watching movies and series, spending time with my ...
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What makes this stay special

Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Full Immersion Guaranteed No other guest speaks your language (optional add-on)
Full board Your choice: full board, half-board, bed & breakfast
Airport pick-up Esmeralda picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)
Nearest public transport Right outside the gate

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About this home

Meet the family

Esmeralda (woman)

I have three lovely dogs: Robin, Arequipe and Harry.

This home welcomes

Capacity: 5 people

10-18 years old (girl - boy)

18-25 years old (girl - boy)

Adults (woman - man)

Groups and families

Couples

Couples, families and groups are welcome - for prices please send me a message! A double bed is also available upon request.

Available activities

Arts and crafts
Cooking
Board games
Animal care
City outings

Enhance your stay

Dance lessons 57€
Ninja warrior style trampoline park 57€
Fado concert 51€
Boat tour douro river 71€
Boat tour - 6 bridges cruise 83€
Wine tasting 77€
Tuk-tuk tour, douro river tour and wine tasting 154€
Transfer Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) 102€ per stay

All the activities listed are subject to availability. Other paid activities are available on request depending on interests (i.e. going out for coffee/ice cream; dining at restaurants or touring the city). We can also assist you in obtaining a metro card. All the activities listed are subject to availability. Other paid activities available on request depending on interests (i.e. going out for coffee/ice cream; going to restaurants or touring the city). We can also help you get a metro card.

Full Immersion Guaranteed

The host family optionally guarantees that there will be no other people speaking the same language during the stay.

Life with your host family

On a typical weekday, the day usually starts with a relaxed breakfast. During the day, my guest would be free to attend their language classes or planned activities, and if the guest is a minor, they would stay with me at home.

At home there is always a calm and welcoming atmosphere, with plenty of time to relax, study or spend time with my three dogs, who love being around people and enjoying the outdoor space (including the hammock and the pool).

In the evening, we often have dinner together...
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Nearest public transport stop: Right outside the gate

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