Our homes
3 properties
Licensed short-stay accommodation · Portugal
Three homes thought through to the detail, for travellers who want more than a room. Book direct, no middlemen.
Simple process
Gaia with Douro views, Matosinhos by the sea, or Sintra surrounded by nature - all with a special rate when you book direct.
Real-time availability, synced with Airbnb and Booking.com. Check-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am.
Stripe (card), MB WAY or PayPal. Every payment is fully encrypted and PCI-DSS compliant.
An email with check-in instructions, full address and Mário's direct contact, sent the moment you book.
@mariojcmarques
Your host
Architect · Host · Traveller
I'm an architect with a soft spot for design, travel and people. Music has always been part of my life - I played in bands and I still keep exploring new sounds. Hosting lets me bring together my love for design, hospitality and meeting people from all over the world.
✓ Verified profile with 400+ real Airbnb reviews
Three official licences (AL 135555, 135579 and 135376), compliant with Portuguese law.
Same protection as Booking or Airbnb. SSL encryption, no card data stored on the site.
No call centres. Direct response from Mário, usually within 2 hours, before and during your stay.
No platform fees. Save up to 10% compared to Airbnb and Booking, and the host gets what they deserve.
Personal itineraries, written by someone who lives the city and knows its neighbourhoods, rhythms and small details.
Tradition, culture and views that stay with you.
Among hills, palaces and timeless stories.
A week between the sea and the city.
Ten places for your feed, your reel, your memory.
Architecture, places and details that tell the city.
Sea, seafood and the city where fish is king.
The host's neighborhood — restaurants, cellars, and the other side of the bridge.
Ten places where the francesinha is taken seriously — from Gaia to Matosinhos.
Contact
Questions about availability, special conditions or anything else before you book? Get in touch - I always reply quickly.