[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Portugal Active Encosta House Vacation home in Viana do Castelo with kitchen and balcony ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105889800/105889772/94d33425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105889800/105889772/c2e4995d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105889800/105889772/222b25e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105889800/105889772/c272f47f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105889800/105889772/4b7b8c23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Portugal Active Encosta House provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - 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. ### Portugal Active Encosta House Important: In response to Covid-19, this property has extended cleaning & disinfection measures & protocols to guarantee the safety of our guests. If you are looking for a peaceful place that is also close to the heart of Viana do Castelo and offers a beautiful mountain view, you need to experience the Portugal Active Encosta House. This charming retreat is perfect for families or groups of friends seeking comfort and serenity. Encosta House features two spacious bedrooms, including a suite, comfortably accommodating up to 5 people. Bedroom 1 is equipped with a single bed and a double bed, while Bedroom 2 offers an additional double bed. The living room has a sofa bed, providing extra sleeping space. The house has two full bathrooms, one with a bathtub and the other with a shower. The fully equipped kitchen and washing machine ensure convenience during your stay. The dining and living area is perfect for relaxing after a day of exploration. The highlight of Encosta House is its spacious terrace, furnished with outdoor furniture, ideal for al fresco dining and socializing. The location on the mountain slope offers a mild temperature year-round and a private, tranquil environment. The large yard with a veranda is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Located in a quiet rural area, Encosta House is just minutes away from bars, famous restaurants, and public transportation, offering a perfect balance between tranquility and convenience. Its proximity to the center of Viana do Castelo provides easy access to tourist attractions such as the Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus, the Costume Museum, and the Sé Cathedral. Additionally, the house is close to Cabedelo Beach, known for its beautiful landscapes and water sports opportunities. Enjoy an unforgettable stay in Viana do Castelo, surrounded by comfort, nature, and rich local culture at Portugal Active Encosta House. Guests have exclusive access to the entire property, including the garden and all indoor amenities. The Portugal Active concierge service is available 24/7 to cater to any needs, from organizing local excursions to booking private chef services. To ensure availability, please request any service at least 72 hours in advance. The Portugal Active team is committed to ensuring your stay is memorable and enjoyable. We are always available to support, advise, and accompany you during your visit. From the moment you arrive, we are here to make you feel at home. We offer an excellent range of experiences to enhance your vacation, including adventure tours, private chefs, massages, babysitting services, and much more. Whatever your needs, we are here to help you create unforgettable memories. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. / / \--------Exclusive Concierge Services by Portugal Active-------- Enhance Your Stay with Our Exclusive Services: ✔️ ️Enjoy luxury transfers: Private Chauffeur from the airport to your villa from €30/person. ✔️ Personalized Experience: Tailor your Experience from a Private Chef to a Personal Trainer. ✔️ Daily Cleaning & babysitting: Take advantage of our services for a stress-free stay. ✔️ Local Team Available: rest assured, a Portugal Active team member will be available to assist you throughout your stay. \--------Adventure Experiences-------- ✔️ Horseback Riding: Ride through scenic trails and beaches. ✔️ Guided Hike, Dive & Dine Tours with Lunch: Explore landscapes, dive in a secret lagoon, and enjoy traditional tapas. ✔️ E-Bike Wild Tour: Discover Viana do Castelo on an e-bike. Book Your Stay. Portugal Active, Your Private Hotel. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![Villa, Ocean View | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111827100/111827085/f052f446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quinta da Victória by venimar Viana do Castelo - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 11 reviews CA $100 CA $111 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=111827085&PinnedHotelID=111827085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91340000/91332700/91332608/ec3fa925.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House of Camellias Viana do Castelo - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Gym - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=91332608&PinnedHotelID=91332608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107560000/107554800/107554787/756825a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GuestReady - Hideaway in Viana do Castelo Viana do Castelo - Kitchen - Washer - Microwave CA $246 CA $380 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=107554787&PinnedHotelID=107554787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103600000/103595300/103595277/669430de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Flat by House and People Viana do Castelo - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=103595277&PinnedHotelID=103595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109645700/109645649/f0f70778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gigantones GuestHouse - Apartment Historic Center! 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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 98300/AL ### Property is also known as e748eb72-58f7-4216-8474-d926fc8f15c9 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.708256,-8.819289&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u_r%7DFpoyt%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%3FS%40U%40S%40SBU%40SBSBU%40SBSBSDSBSDSBSDSDSDQDSDSDQFSFQDQFQFQFQHQFQFQHOHQFOHOHOHOHOJOHMJOHMJOJMJMJKHMLMJKJKLKJKLKJKLILKLILIJILGNILGLGLGLGNGLENGLELENENCLENCNCLCNCNANCNALANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLFNHLFJHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJJJJLLHLJJJLJNJLHLJNHLJNHNHNHNHNFNHPHPFNFPHPFPFPFPDPFRDPFPDRDRDPDRDRBRDRBRDRBR%40RBRBTBR%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTAR%3FTARATARCRATCRCRCRATCRERCRERCREREPEREREPGREPGREPGPGPGPIPGPGNIPINGPININININKNILKNILKLKLKLKLILMJKLKJMJKJMJKHMJMHMHMJKFMHOHMFMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOCOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOGMEOGMGMGMGMGOIMIKGMKMIMIMIKKMKKKMKKKKMMKIMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIOGQIOIQGOGQIQGQGQGQEQGSGQESEQESESEQESCSESCSESCSCSAUCSCSAUCSASAUAS%3FUASAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eELuwSeWZ4b9kcfWR23O8Fou7ps=) Viana do Castelo, Portugal #### What's nearby - Foreigners and Borders Service - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Republic Square - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo - 6 min drive - 5.1 km #### Getting around - Viana do Castelo Station - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ameadella Pastelaria - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ameadella Pastelaria - ‬14 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk - ‪Café da Ajuda - ‬18 min walk - ‪Talho Valverde - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Portugal Active Encosta House pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Portugal Active Encosta House? > As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portugal Active Encosta House on Nov 1, 2025 start from CA $253.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Viana-Do-Castelo-Hotels-Portugal-Active-Encosta-House.h105889772.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Portugal Active Encosta House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Portugal Active Encosta House? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Portugal Active Encosta House located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Foreigners and Borders Service, Republic Square, and Sanctuary of Santa Luzia. Igreja Matriz and Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia are also within 2 mi (3 km). Viana do Castelo Station is 29 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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