Title: House of the Rivers Guard, on the river - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House of the Rivers Guard, on the river ## Photo gallery for House of the Rivers Guard, on the river ![Interior - House of the Rivers Guard, on the river (GOUVEIA)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24110000/24102100/24102038/ad3fef47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - House of the Rivers Guard, on the river (GOUVEIA)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24110000/24102100/24102038/6ad3958c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - House of the Rivers Guard, on the river (GOUVEIA)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24110000/24102100/24102038/6875c9e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - House of the Rivers Guard, on the river (GOUVEIA)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24110000/24102100/24102038/017db30a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - House of the Rivers Guard, on the river (GOUVEIA)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24110000/24102100/24102038/dbad48ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At House of the Rivers Guard, on the river, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 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 ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - 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. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Soundproofing - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Similar properties ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 9 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65490000/65484800/65484794/9ea3c3ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flag Hotel Caldas da Rainha Caldas da Rainha - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 37 reviews CA $87 CA $93 total includes taxes & fees Mar 6 - 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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 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 area Located in Gouveia, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ponte Juncais River Beach and Lopes da Costa Park, while Abel Manta Municipal Museum of Modern Art and Toy Museum are cultural highlights. Centro Cultural de Fornos de Algodres and Live Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Gouveia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gouveia.dx6085400) [View more Vacation homes in Gouveia](https://www.expedia.ca/Gouveia-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6085400-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C40.58649%2C-7.56603&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EllvQgGhh-xCBawPIsLtc3KkQT0=) GOUVEIA, Guarda ### What's nearby - Ponte Juncais River Beach 12 min drive \- 7.6 km - Centro Cultural de Fornos de Algodres 14 min drive \- 9.4 km - Church of Gouveia 20 min drive \- 14.2 km - Miniature Automobile Museum 20 min drive \- 14.2 km - Matança Dolmen 23 min drive \- 16.3 km ### Getting around - Gouveia Station 12 min drive - Viseu (VSE) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - O Albertino 23 min drive - Porta 7 12 min drive - Ponte dos Cavaleiros 14 min drive - O Julio 19 min drive - Casa Da Praça 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House of the Rivers Guard, on the river pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at House of the Rivers Guard, on the river? ### What time is check-out at House of the Rivers Guard, on the river? ### Where is House of the Rivers Guard, on the river located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House of the Rivers Guard, on the river Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### michele b. Jul 7, 2017 #### 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. ##### michele b. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### João P., Alcochete Sep 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Local unico Era tudo o que estavamos à espera. Uma casa linda num sitio unico junto ao rio e à natureza. A repetir. ##### João P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Inês M. Jun 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paraiso Casa muito bonita num sitio maravilhoso. ##### Inês M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anne c. Sep 3, 2018 #### 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 ##### anne c. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michel G. Aug 6, 2018 #### Trés agréable séjour. Maison très confortable qui conviendra particulièrement aux amoureux de la nature. ##### Michel G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frederic R. Jul 31, 2018 #### 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 ##### Frederic R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josephine M. Jan 14, 2018 #### Casa maravilhosa Adoramos o lugar! A casa é linda e super confortável. Um lugar para voltar muitas vezes. ##### Josephine M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### María Jesús P. Sep 2, 2016 #### Hay que estar ahí para sentirla Sin duda, Casa do Guarda Rios es una casa para sentir. Por mucho que intente describir en unas líneas nuestra estancia en esta casa, creo que no podré transmitir las sensaciones vividas. Las fotos de la casa muestran la realidad 'objetiva', pero al estar ahí, los detalles de la construcción, la esmerada decoración, los colores, olores...además de la comodidad de los servicios que ofrece hacen que una vez allí no te quieras marchar. A todo esto hay que añadir un entorno de ensueño, el río y la vegetación que la rodean proporcionan el lugar ideal para relajarse y disfrutar tanto mayores como niños. Y, por supuesto, no hay que perderse las recomendaciones gastronómicas de Rui! De hecho ya toda la familia coincide en que es una casa para volver!! Um abraço, Óscar, María, Álvaro y Jaime ##### María Jesús P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana S. Jan 7, 2016 #### 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! ##### Ana S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Micael S. Jan 7, 2016 #### Guarda rios Sem dúvida que foi uma boa opção escolher a Casa do Guarda Rios para a passagem de ano. Quer para famílias ou pequenos grupos de amigos, a casa oferece um ambiente muito acolhedor com tudo aquilo a que temos direito. A casa está super bem equipada, tudo foi pensado ao pormenor e o facto de as rochas presentes no solo sobressaírem em algumas pontos da casa dá-lhe um toque especial! A zona envolvente também é bastante agradável e sossegada. Com certeza que iremos voltar! ##### Micael S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sofia F. Jan 6, 2016 #### Estadia maravilhosa, lugar perfeito Sem dúvida que foi uma boa opção escolher a Casa do Guarda Rios para a passagem de ano. Quer para famílias ou pequenos grupos de amigos, a casa oferece um ambiente muito acolhedor com tudo aquilo a que temos direito. A casa está super bem equipada, tudo foi pensado ao pormenor e o facto de as rochas presentes no solo sobressaírem em algumas pontos da casa dá-lhe um toque especial!! A zona envolvente também é bastante agradável e sossegada. Com certeza que iremos voltar! ##### Sofia F. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sofia F. Jan 4, 2016 #### Estadia maravilhosa, lugar perfeito Sem dúvida que foi uma boa opção escolher a Casa do Guarda Rios para a passagem de ano. Quer para famílias ou pequenos grupos de amigos, a casa oferece um ambiente muito acolhedor com tudo aquilo a que temos direito. A casa está super bem equipada, tudo foi pensado ao pormenor e o facto de as rochas presentes no solo sobressaírem em algumas pontos da casa dá-lhe um toque especial!! A zona envolvente também é bastante agradável e sossegada. Com certeza que iremos voltar! ##### Sofia F. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia B. Jul 19, 2015 #### Lugar perfeito para ferias Local maravilhoso, óptimo para descansar. Casa moderna, com uma decoração alegre. Bem equipada, com tudo aquilo que é necessário a uma excelente estadia. Tiveram uma atenção especial aos pormenores, que fazem toda a diferença. ##### Sonia B.