[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming Family-friendly vacation home in Marco de Canaveses with an outdoor pool ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38719500/38719408/74e0a05b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38719500/38719408/7ef3d3c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38719500/38719408/e4275c03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38719500/38719408/34585821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38719500/38719408/1fc43084.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming Recanto is a completely new small villa, decorated and equipped with comfort and well-being in mind for those seeking rest and knowledge of this fantastic region, located between the Douro and Tâmega rivers. This region stands out for its landscape beauty (Douro Vineyards and Paiva Walkways), its rich heritage (Romanesque Route) and its renowned gastronomy. The location of O 'Recanto allows a close and direct experience with the friendly people of the small town of Maureles, which belongs to Marco de Canaveses. This house has parking garage with direct access to the interior of the house. Occupying up to 6 people (4 adults + 2 children), it offers 2 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms. It also has a nice outdoor garden area with swimming pool. Here you can sunbathe, cool off and have a nice meal. The excellent location of O Recanto, 9 km from the A4 and A11 highways, allows you to be within walking distance and minutes from major cities such as Porto, Guimarães, Penafiel and Amarante. Marco's train station is 9 km (Porto - Pocinho line) from the guest house and 58 km from Porto International Airport. Recanto is also inserted in the demarcated region of green wines, so you can enjoy the beautiful vineyards up close and taste the excellent wines of the Marco Wine Route. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24130000/24122400/24122375/5cbc5562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa 15 minutes from Porto Paredes, Carvalhal - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.2 Wonderful 103 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=24122375&PinnedHotelID=24122375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582986/f0f1fb72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic House, Infinity Pool, Kayak, Paddle, Total Privacy (35 min OPORTO) Maureles - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=33582986&PinnedHotelID=33582986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106480000/106470300/106470244/dd642653.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa da Garca . 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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 99543/AL ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Nook Harmonious Welcoming O Recanto Harmonioso e Acolhedor The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming Marco de Canaveses The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.18126%2C-8.19198&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i4Pfd2T85WI8TSVXJ9NVPaCfL-E=) Vila Boa de Quires e Maureles, Porto #### What's nearby - Parque Aquático de Amarante - 14 min drive - 14.1 km - Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura - 16 min drive - 14.6 km - Magikland - 17 min drive - 13.1 km - Quinta da Aveleda - 19 min drive - 21.0 km - Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins - 24 min drive - 18.1 km #### Getting around - Marco de Canaveses Station - 15 min drive - Porto Airport (OPO) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Padaria Moreira e Bolozeima - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bodeguita do Bom Retiro - ‬9 min drive - ‪Red Box - ‬9 min drive - ‪Anjo Doce - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Nook - Harmonious and Welcoming located? > Set in Marco de Canaveses, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Magikland, Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura, and Penafiel Municipal Museum. Parque Aquático de Amarante and Jardim de Torrao Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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