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Douro Villa w/private access to the Douro River

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Douro Villa w/private access to the Douro River

This villa was built in 2007. It is a kind of refuge for owners and family. The villa has 4 bedrooms, one suite, and a total of 4 bathrooms, shower. It also has a living room and kitchen with generous areas and a BBQ. Outside you can enjoy the surrounding landscape, as well as the river, pool and playground. It has a total capacity for 10 people.

Property manager

Maria Aurestina Gomes Campos

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Apenas é permitido fumar no exterior.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 123456/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
Marco de Canaveses, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Marina - 27 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Passadiços do Paiva - 48 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Marco de Canaveses Station - 29 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Bem Viver, Unip. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Tropical - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Encosta do Ameal - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪AveroDouro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Penhadouro - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Douro Villa w/private access to the Douro River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Douro Villa w/private access to the Douro River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Douro Villa w/private access to the Douro River located?

This family-friendly Marco de Canaveses villa is located on the waterfront, steps from Duoro River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio and Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura. Jardim de Torrao Park and Hintze Ribeiro Bridge are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Douro Villa w/private access to the Douro River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Slava M., Horsham, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to chill in the summer
Nice house, the description is pretty accurate. Quite comfortable for 8 people. We stayed in the mid of summer; the pool was very warm. The river was also warm and good for swimming. The things to pay attention to: - during hot days A/C works to full capacity. - the closest store is 10-15 min away, not walkable - if you are uncomfortable driving steep up/down hill, and sharp turns, consider staying elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique house in a beautiful location
We had a fantastic stay. The house is spacious and well equipped, with tremendous views. The hosts were welcoming when we arrived. We loved eating under the pergola, sitting by the pool and under the trees in the hot afternoons, and paddling over to the beach in the early evening. We stocked up at local supermarkets and ate in every evening. We loved visiting Pala, Ribadouro and the Bestanca valley, the Paiva walkways and beaches.if the weather had been cooler and we had longer we would have ventured further up river but drive times are quite long- so we will have to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary
We were 9 family members, parents and children. The place is amazing, clean and air-conditioned rooms, fully equipped kitchen with everything needed, great pool, private access to the beach, so we used the owner's kayak and SUP. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This is an amazing house on an amazing property. The house is well appointed and spacious. The pool is enormous, and overlooks the river. We enjoyed watching the tour boats go up and down the river, and passing the goats and chickens on the road. The host has made it very comfortable. The only downside is it is an extremely twisty and steep road down to the house. But totally worth it for the serenity upon arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
By the riverside
The house had all the amenities necessary for a holiday with a family of various ages, in particular teenagers. The accommodation was excellent and the layout and facilities of the house and its grounds made the best of the location. The driveway in and out could be a bit daunting for some at first. Our stay was enjoyed by all the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikos K., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular villa on the river Douro
A beautifully situated and gloriously remote riverfront villa with direct access onto the Douro for swimming, paddle-boarding and kayaking. The house and grounds are fabulous, well maintained and equipped, incredibly spacious (the photos on the listing don’t do it justice) and the location is peaceful with spectacular views of the river and mountain side opposite. Plenty of lovely Portuguese towns, vineyards and sites of interest are within an hour’s drive of the villa. The town of Marco de Canaveses (about a 20 minute drive) has plenty of good supermarkets if you are largely self-catering. Helpful information on restaurants, wine tasting vineyards and local Boat tours is provided by the owners in the villa. The owners are very helpful and any queries before and during our stay were answered quickly.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Étienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice villa!
Overall very good experience! Complicated to get there and the owner do not speak English, but they provided a translator which was super helpful! The view and the amenities are well worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
The house is just amazing, as well as the owners. The house is huge, the landscape just beautiful. You have everything you may need for a great stay, from the spacious kitchen and living room, to an amazing pool and the direct access to the river with complementary SUP boards. Bedrooms are also perfect and easily accommodate 4 couples. Make sure you bring everything you may need for the stay and you will not want to go anywhere while you are there. The owners you very responsive and helpful either before and during the stay and even suggested a great homemade delivery food service that was so convenient and delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nuno C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing location, house and pool overlooking the Douro river
Having spent one week at the Penha Longa house, all we can say is thank you to the owners for making this great house available for rent. A perfect gem, in the Douro river. We will definitely return! Many thanks to Celia and her parents for the warm welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jayne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place IF...
In our opinion, the location of property and the amenities (swimming pool, river activities, and outdoor space) are best suited for summer months/warm weather. This is not a property for cool weather and we found it difficult to do anything else in the immediate area. The house is lovely, the grounds spectacular, and access to the river is spot on. Owner and family were very friendly and approachable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We were a party of 9 - four adults and 5 kids aged 6-14 and we had a wonderful time! Idyllic and private location, wonderful (beautifully equipped) villa topped off with riverside access. Super super holiday and Celia (the owner) and her parents (who were there to welcome us with her friend Martin to translate) were both charming and always available when we had any questions. The neighbours were also lovely - after an electrical storm we couldn’t find the trip box for the downstairs electrics but they came down and made us good! Thanks to all and we hope to see you all next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday July 2019
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely villa in its absolutely beautiful location. We had a few difficulties finding it initially, but once there were very happy. The villa is well equipped and comfortable, and the pool and grounds well kept. We did not tire of watching the daily activities on the river, or the wildlife. The family owners were also very nice, as were the local neighbours that we came across during our stay. We would definitely be tempted to return.

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Beautiful spot and home
An exceptionally beautiful spot and home. The location was a little tricky to get to but once there it was breathtaking. The home itself has perfect, exactly as it looks in the pictures and equipped with everything you could need The owners were extremely kind and helpful, and we would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John O., Long Beach, USA

Beautiful home in a wonderful setting.
Even more beautiful in person than the pictures show. My family really enjoyed everything that the property had to offer. I would highly recommend for any family looking for a very peaceful vacation in an incredible setting. John O'Donnell
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Deidre O.

Beautiful, well kept modern property, very nice owners
Our only complaint was that it was difficult to find - the directions could be improved by adding distances for each leg of the journey, and some landmarks to look for at the turns, as the street signs are not easy to find (especially for Americans not used to the Portugese system). Our weather wasn't great, so we weren't able to take advantage of the pool, kayak and stand up paddle boards, but with the right weather, all of that would be fabulous! The house was very clean and modern and comfortable. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Canaan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Experience
Everything was super nice, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiago P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Esplêndida Moradia
A estadia foi excelente. Levamos o que precisámos e o que faltou a casa dispunha. Paisagem e envolvência espetacular. Bons quartos e boa zona social. Piscina grande e dispõem de caiaque e prancha para paddle. É para voltar
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre C., Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in the Douro valley
We spent 2 fantastic weeks in the beautiful house/ property of Maria-Aurestina and Manual. We were with 5 people so we had loads of space as the house can accommodate 8 to 19 people without problem. The house is extemely well équiped, nothing is missing, and everything in perfect state. The pool & garden are gorgeous, on the banks of the Douro. The calm is unbelievable and the nature beautiful, which really allows you to forget about everything and enjoy very relaxing holidays. This is the real differentiator with the other houses along the Douro: it has a direct access to it, and you can make use of the kayak and the 2 standup paddles available. Great for the teenagers… and for the adults. The house is also well situated to visit North Portugal main sites: Porto , Braga, Guimaraes, Aveiro and of course the beautiful Douro wineyards. And the weather was beautiful, but not too warm (between 25 and 32). And the river always brings a little bit of fresh air. And surprisingly, almost no mosquitos. Fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre C., Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness
2 dream weeks in the Douro
We enjoyed a great 2 weeks holiday in the Douro. Maria Aurestina and Manuel are very nice hosts : helpful & kind and not intrusive. Getting there feels like you are going to dive in the Douro, but then you are rewarded with the most fantastic of location. The beauty of the nature and the calm is absolutely magic. The house is beautiful, clean, very large and very well equipped. We were 5 , so at ease as it can easily accommodate for 8 or a little more. The pool is gorgeous , and the icing on the cake is the private access to the Douro with the Kayak and 2 stand up paddles which you can use. This is great for the teenagers ( and for the adults). All this with the Douro sun makes you feel at home and you don’t want to move anymore. Nevertheless, the location is fine to visit Porto, Guimaraes and Braga, and great to spend a day in the fabulous Alto Douro vineyards. We even went to Aveiro still very reachable for a fine day out. Fantastic place, we really hope to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique endroit
Propriété conçue pour les vacanciers ! Prestations de qualité, vue magnifique. Accueil parfait. Nous avons profité de tous les atouts de cette location, piscine, paddle et kayak à disposition. De très belles vacances en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S., The Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Big house with beautiful views
The views are stunning. The pool was great with temperatures outside between 35-39 degrees. Young and old(er) enjoyed it. The location is a bit remote, so going out for dinner is a good drive away. There are several options for walks in the area, with variations in scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sylvie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquillité absolue
Villa très agréable et bien équipée, au calme idéal pour les amoureux de la nature, accès particulier il faut prendre son temps pour y arriver et y aller avec des provisions pour être tranquille. Les propriétaires sont vraiment très sympa. Je recommande vivement c'est sympa
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruno G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Semana férias com família e amigos
A casa está muito bem localizada, com acesso fácil ao rio e tem excelentes condições interiores e exteriores. Local sossegado ideal para disfrutar de uns dias de descanso e usufruir do rio. Os anfitriões são muito simpáticos e disponíveis. A Sra. da padaria que nos entregou o pequeno almoço cada manhã é também muito simpática e com enorme vontade de ajudar. Excelente experiência!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bárbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelentes dias ...
A opinião de todos foi o mais positiva possível. Gostamos muito da casa, muito prática com tudo o necessário e ainda mais! O espaço exterior era a absolutamente soberbo... e ainda com o acesso directo ao Rio Douro! Muito muito bom!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Férias Fantásticas!
Casa ideal para férias em família. Localização excelente, com vistas fantásticas!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020