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
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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)
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 neighborhood
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
Romanesque Church of Tarouquela - 25 min drive - 24.8 km
Magikland - 28 min drive - 27.2 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).
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Douro Villa w/private access to the Douro River Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10 Excellent
John O., Long Beach, USA
12 July 2017
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
Tudo foi maravilhoso ! O lugar é deslumbrante , a casa é muito confortável , os anfitriões são bem atenciosos , tudo muito limpo !!! Recomendo a todos !!!
Propriedade fantástica, proprietários super simpáticos limpeza acima da média, nada a apontar.
Vou voltar com toda a certeza.
Paulo A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Jayne J.
11 November 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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.
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!