Title: Sand & Sea. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27049409&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sand & Sea. Family-friendly vacation home with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Sand & Sea. ![Outdoor pool - Sand & Sea. (Póvoa de Varzim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27049500/27049409/4ad56567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sand & Sea. (Póvoa de Varzim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27049500/27049409/14e50f08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sand & Sea. (Póvoa de Varzim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27049500/27049409/0c1e46b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sand & Sea. (Póvoa de Varzim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27049500/27049409/w2968h3344x0y0-477dc28b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Sand & Sea. (Póvoa de Varzim)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27049500/27049409/8a8e4eed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and a playground at Sand & Sea. . Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Beach view - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available ## 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. ### Sand & Sea. modern and well located villa, close to cafes, bars, restaurants and supermarkets. beach at 300 meters (3 minutes walk). garden to relax and enjoy the beautiful sun of Portugal. equipped and large kitchen. satellite channels. bathrooms with bathtub. views of the beach. garden view. barbecue. playroom... free bikes to ride laundry. very safe area. free parking within the property ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (daily) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Farming classes - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Double-glazed windows - Farming classes - Garden - Solar energy - 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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 68141/AL ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Sand Sea House Sand Sea Póvoa de Varzim Sand Sea Sand Sea House Póvoa de Varzim Sand & Sea Povoa De Varzim Sand & Sea Private vacation home Povoa De Varzim Sand Sea Sand & Sea Private vacation home Sand Sea Sand Sea. Sand & Sea Povoa De Varzim Sand & Sea. Povoa De Varzim Sand & Sea. Private vacation home Sand & Sea. Private vacation home Povoa De Varzim ## 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%7C41.42462%2C-8.77795&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1hCZXnIQgYC_yifFtPgiGfFCjG8=) Póvoa de Varzim, Porto #### What's nearby - Navais Church \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km - Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal \- 29 min drive \- 38.4 km - Porto Historic Center \- 34 min drive \- 44.6 km - Porto Cathedral \- 34 min drive \- 44.6 km - Ribeira Square \- 36 min drive \- 46.5 km #### Getting around - Alto de Pêga Station - 10 min drive - Barrimau Station - 26 min drive - Porto Airport (OPO) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bar da Praia - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sweet Mary - ‬4 min drive - ‪Casa dos Frangos - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bistro Co Alma - ‬4 min drive - ‪Padaria Avelino Vaz - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sand & Sea. have a pool? ### Is Sand & Sea. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sand & Sea. ? ### What time is check-out at Sand & Sea. ? ### Where is Sand & Sea. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sand & Sea. Reviews ## Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas M. Dec 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Portugal trip Nice house, location is great when you have a car. Small shops and restaurants are in walking distance. Same for the beach. Owner of the property is kind and helpful. ##### Andreas M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn F., Maryland, USA Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Porto trip Bruno is an excellent host. We had a very interrupted trip due to issues with our airline and delayed arrival. He was very accommodating and allowed us to check in at 4am. The house was very nice but a little cold for us and the lights were very dim. With these minor adjustments, this home would have perfect. Bruno gave us great recommondations. The neighborhood was very quiet and the people were very friendly. ##### Dawn F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tom Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Hallo, grundsätzlich ist das Haus wunderbar und wie aufladen Bildern beschrieben. Nur sollte man im klaren sein, dass die Unterkunft in einem ganz kleinen Dorf ist. Es befindet sich ooonur eine tapas Bar in fussläufiger Umgebung. Ansonsten gibt es garnichts, wo sich nach ein paar Tagen auch eine gewissen Langeweile einstellt. Auch der Strand ist relativ wild und nicht gepflegt , die hohen Wellen laden leider nicht für Kinder zum Baden ein. Der Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich und legte uns ##### Tom Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daria C. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet beach town, clean house, lovely hosts! Bruno was very sweet! Brought us fresh tomatoes, canteloupe, eggs! House was clean and as described. Backyard and pool were also clean and comfortable. Local corner market has all the basics. Small town felt very safe, people were very friendly, cafes had good food and service. Very walkable town, everything within 1/2 mile. ##### Daria C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tristan May 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Excellent Séjour, superbe maison avec un accueil chaleureux, les propriétaires sont très accessibles et très gentils ,je recommande vivement ##### Tristan Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Campbell River](https://www.expedia.ca/Campbell-River-Hotels.d6058391.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Comfort Inn Kenora](https://www.expedia.ca/Kenora-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Kenora.h7858.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Dominican-Republic-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d50-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Plaza-Hotel-Fort-Lauderdale.h30542648.Hotel-Information) > > [Pendry Newport Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach-Hotels-Pendry-Newport-Beach.h14197.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Browning](https://www.expedia.ca/Browning-Hotels.d6204418.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near London Paddington Station](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Paddington-Station-Hotels.d6189104.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Kitchenettes in Kingston](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingston-Hotels-Hotels-With-Kitchenettes.0-0-d6057821-tHotelswithKitchenettes.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Snowbird Ski Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Snowbird-Ski-Resort-Hotels.0-l6093117-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Spa Hotels in New Brunswick](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Brunswick-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d11161-tSpaHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yeg/toronto-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Ajnala (ATQ) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/atq/yyz/sri-guru-ram-das-ji-intl-airport-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Chantilly (IAD) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/iad/lhr/washington-to-london) > > [Flights from Lisbon District (LIS) to Beirut (BEY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lis/bey/lisbon-to-beirut) > > [Flights from Blanc Sablon (YBX) to St. John's (YYT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ybx/yyt/blanc-sablon-to-st-johns) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to British Columbia (YCZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/ycz/vancouver-to-creston) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Regina (YQR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yqr/toronto-to-regina) > > [Swoop Edmonton (YEG) to Phoenix (AZA) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/swoop-from-edmonton-intl-to-phoenix-mesa-gateway/wo/yeg/aza) > > [Flair Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Flair-Airlines-Flights.cF8.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Naples (NAP) to Cinisi (PMO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/nap/pmo/naples-to-palermo) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to London (YXU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yxu/toronto-to-london) ### Activities ### Packages > [Bahamas](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/13/Bahamas) ### General > [Visit Spelle](https://www.expedia.ca/Spelle.dx3000032149)