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House of the Rivers Guard, on the river

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Pool
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • 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.

House of the Rivers Guard, on the river

House situated in a village crossed by the river Mondego, uninhabited. Their stillness is interrupted only by the sound of river water, the chirping of birds and flocks. Far away the low ground of the train ...
The house has a privileged location on the river. Outdoor sports invite the visitor: bicycles, hiking, canoeing ... and for those who enjoy, bird watching.
The photograph benefits from the surrounding landscape and the hues that are captured throughout the various hours of the day.
House with a careful architecture, which makes the junction between the old and the modern, and that results from the concern to create an environment where the comfort and the joy of color prevails. On the ground floor the house is large and full of natural light, decorated with cheerful colors. Upstairs are the 2 guest rooms designed for guests' convenience, with windows overlooking the river and brook.
Very nice outdoor area overlooking the stream of lines that will flow into the river Mondego. Facing the river, enjoying the surrounding green, and the silence only broken by the chirping of birds and waters. The house owes its name to the kingfisher, a multicolored bird that feeds on fish daily, "fishing" just in front of the house.
It is 15 km from Serra da Estrela, 10 from the historic village of Linhares da Beira.

Property manager

Rui

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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.
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1938 sq ft (180 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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 4869

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Home Guard Rivers Over River House GOUVEIA
Home Guard Rivers Over River House
Home Guard Rivers Over River GOUVEIA
Home Guard Rivers Over River
Home Guard Rivers Over the River
Home Guard Rivers Over the River
House of the Rivers Guard, on the River Gouveia
House of the Rivers Guard, on the River Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
GOUVEIA, Guarda

What's nearby

  • Ponte Juncais River Beach - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Serra da Estrela Nature Park - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Linhares Castle - 24 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Mondego Walkways - 42 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Ski resort of Serra da Estrela - 51 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Gouveia Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porta 7 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante A. B. M. em Gouveia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Flor do Rio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ponte dos Cavaleiros - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Quinta das Courelas - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House of the Rivers Guard, on the river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House of the Rivers Guard, on the river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of the Rivers Guard, on the river?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House of the Rivers Guard, on the river located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ponte Juncais River Beach, Serra da Estrela Nature Park, and Castro De Santiago. Church of Gouveia and Abel Manta Municipal Museum of Modern Art are also within 9 mi (15 km).

House of the Rivers Guard, on the river Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

Superb place for Relaxation and Exploration of another Portugal
To see another part of Portugal that is more remote yet near towns of interest, to be almost alone with nature in a tiny town, yet to be in a large beautiful home with everything you would need...this house has it all. Located in a tiny town, it is down a narrow path nestled along a quiet river. To locate the house, if you are American, don't use the Degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) system but the degrees and decimal minutes (DMM). Enter it into your phone GPS with a comma and space between the coordinates. They are: 40.585958, -7.565383 . As you come into the small rural village of Vila Franca da Serra, don't be alarmed when you go down a very narrow one way street (which is really two-way!), you are on the right path. Go almost to the end, past the nice White House on the right and there is a driveway there. You walk past some old empty stone houses, not knowing what to expect. But what you find is wonderful! You are in a large two story contemporary house with a beautiful big modern kitchen with everything you need to cook. A deck faces the river, which is just feet away. Two modern bathrooms, a large master bedroom with a comfortable bed, another bedroom with two bunk beds and a double bed means a large group an be easily accommodated. But we were glad we had a very compact car for the drive. We were greeted with the most unexpected and generous spread of food: milk, bottled water, a bottle of wine, coffee tea, canned sardines and tuna, cheese, ham, bread, and a beautiful bowl of figs and plums fresh picked. Wonderful! And necessary. Be sure to buy groceries on your way there, perhaps in the town of Viseu if you are coming from Lisboa/Lisbon. From house, smaller market is a 20-25 minute drive away in Fornos de Algodres. We relaxed and walked around the village. It was very hot, but the house--not air conditioned--was cool and comfortable. The jacuzzi is solar heated so was not hot but looked refreshing given the weather. Beds was great.The house is also a wonderful base for exploring. You are close enough to the Spanish border, 60 minutes from the magical Sortelha and the more populated towns of Belmonte and Trancosa, 90 minutes from Monsanto--all historical villages with fortresses and centuries old houses. The hosts were very responsive at all times. We highly recommend this place to see a different side of Portugal and to find time to relax and unwind in a special location and wonderful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

João P., Alcochete

Liked: Cleanliness
Local unico
Era tudo o que estavamos à espera. Uma casa linda num sitio unico junto ao rio e à natureza. A repetir.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Inês M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paraiso
Casa muito bonita num sitio maravilhoso.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne c.

Maison superbe et cadre très agréable. Nous sommes amateurs de nature donc le lieu était parfait.
Maison moderne très agréable très bien équipée où rien ne manque
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michel G.

Trés agréable séjour.
Maison très confortable qui conviendra particulièrement aux amoureux de la nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frederic R.

Extraordinário
Foi o melhor adjectivo que encontrei para descrever a nossa estadia. Pecou pelo facto de termos somente ficado 2 noites... A casa e envolvência são maravilhosos: muito obrigado ao Rui e à Alexandra pelos "miminhos" !!! Os meus filhos não se esquecerão destes dois dias... Voltaremos com certeza !!! Fred & familia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josephine M.

Casa maravilhosa
Adoramos o lugar! A casa é linda e super confortável. Um lugar para voltar muitas vezes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

Wonderful stay!! We will certainly come back
The house is amazing!! Very well furnished and wonderfully decorated! The view to rio Mondego is lovely, we adored the surrounding nature, the freshness of the air! Our trip was in December, and even though it was cold, the house was very cosy and well heated. As for nearby places to visit, we highly recommend Serra da Estrela, all those little villages nearby as Gouveia and Fornos de Algodres, there is a lot to see and the local gastronomy is just perfect. As for the service provided, the owners were extremely caring and helpful. We had a welcome basket with fresh bread, jams and a great Tras-os-Montes red wine. For now we just want to be back for the summer as we can try the canoes, cycling and just sunbathe in the Mondego river! Families, couples and groups of friends will surely love their stay in this house! We will definitely come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015