Title: Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6135816&destination=Marco+de+Canaveses%2C+Porto+District%2C+Portugal&selected=28764455&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H ## Photo gallery for Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H ![3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi - Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H (Marco De Canaveses)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28770000/28764500/28764455/6d0d541a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H (Marco De Canaveses)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28770000/28764500/28764455/abf6f0d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H (Marco De Canaveses)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28770000/28764500/28764455/627637a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H (Marco De Canaveses)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28770000/28764500/28764455/e504efd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H (Marco De Canaveses)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28770000/28764500/28764455/6083c8e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and kayaking at this villa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 619375 sq ft ## Popular amenities - 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. ### Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H This house offers an astonishing view over the Douro river that no photograph can really give justice to, and is located 100m from the river in a green valley. The city of Oporto and the airport are approximately 50km (approx. 1 hour away) by road. Sunshine and good weather are the norm all year around. From April, it's warm enough to enjoy the view whilst sitting outside by the private pool or on the terrace. Until late in the evening the temperature outside is always pleasant and the surroundings are very peaceful. The quiet is only broken by the boats navigating on the river, birds flying by in the sky, or the splash as you take a refreshing swim in the pool or by the clink of your glass of wine! The house was rebuilt in 2010, the original building having been preserved since 1866\. The 80cm thick granite walls are typical of the region and maintain a cool, fresh temperature inside the house. Modern glass, steel and wood have been combined with the existing older materials, creating a comfortable and inviting interior atmosphere. The house comprises a total area of 224m², with 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a large living room, bathroom, a toilet and finally a studio. The exterior consists of an area of over 1200m²; with the typical terraces of Douro and several trees. There is also a private pool surrounded by the deck, complete with sun loungers for an afternoon nap, or you could just sit on the steps of the pool in the cool water and gaze over the amazing view. The general location of the house is close to the motorways, and you wil ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing 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 ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Solar energy - Unit size: 19,375 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33601300/33601203/28c0cdc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cete: house / villa - 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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 008645/AL ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Perfect View Relax Villa Marco De Canaveses Perfect View Relax Marco De Canaveses Perfect Relax co Canaveses Perfect View to Relax Villa Perfect View to Relax Marco de Canaveses Perfect View to Relax Villa Marco de Canaveses ## About the area Located in Campos de Baixo, a neighborhood in Marco de Canaveses, this villa is in a rural area. Exhibition Centre for Vines and Wine and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura and Caldas de Aregos. Traveling with kids? Consider Garden of Saint Bartholomew, or check out an event or a game at Municipal Stadium Cinfaes. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, motor boating, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Marco de Canaveses travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Marco-De-Canaveses.dx6135816) [View more Villas in Marco de Canaveses](https://www.expedia.ca/Marco-De-Canaveses-Villas.d6135816-aaVillas.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%7C41.09153%2C-8.16201&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JUHcCuNssYOXvjjZOQzo7dZL3PI=) Marco De Canaveses ### What's nearby - ![Passadiços do Paiva](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021480/3064d081-f7b5-46b9-8fe6-2086cf58a30e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Passadiços do Paiva 42 min drive \- 29.4 km - ![St. Ignatius Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000443344/8d3b5182-cd18-4e8d-bb81-5a64a81a2577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Ignatius Zoo 60 min drive \- 54.8 km - Dourocaves Winery 55 min drive \- 43.6 km ### Getting around - Marco de Canaveses Station 30 min drive - Vila Real (VRL) 78 min drive ### Restaurants - O Salvador 14 min drive - Cruz Terrace Bar 13 min drive - AveroDouro 10 min drive - Bar Cais Porto Antigo 17 min drive - Restaurante Kibom 18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H have a pool? ### Is Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H? ### What time is check-out at Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H? ### Where is Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H 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 30 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel M. Sep 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### A Retreat for Escapism This is a lovely property and especially good if you have fragrance allergies. There were no artificial scents in the property and the owner went to special lengths to ensure our bedding and towels were laundered in fragrance-free detergent. If you're looking for a clean organic stay away from everything in the Portuguese hills, this will be a good choice. You will need a car for this holiday, the supermarket is around 25 minutes away and most sightseeing/attractions circa 1 hour by car. The views from this property are incredible, the property is well stocked and everything worked well. ##### Rachel M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara B. Oct 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Majestic Villa overlooking Douro Valley and River We were two couples who stayed for 5 nights in Patricia’s beautiful villa and it wasn’t long enough! Patricia is a fabulous Hostess, so helpful on arrival and throughout our stay. She went over and above to make us feel comfortable with the accommodation and area. The villa is in a stunning rural location, and has the most spectacular views of the Douro valley and river from every room in the house. It is very spacious and extremely well equipped with every possible amenity inside and outside. We spent two of our four days enjoying the pool and villa, it was glorious and the weather perfect. Another day was a trip into Porto (Patricia advised where best to park in the city) and the other day was visiting two wineries for tours, tastings and the stomping of the grapes, so much fun! We stocked up with a large grocery shop on our way to the villa in Marco de Canaveses, and made a daily trip to the nearby village for fresh pastries and meat (about a 6 minute drive). It was the highlight of our 17 days in Portugal. The most perfect place to relax and admire the natural beauty of the Douro region. We would definitely love to return one day! ##### Tamara B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Espen F. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a quiet holiday We had a quiet week at this lovely house. Both the house and the surrounding area were beautiful and the view was wonderful. Would love to come back. ##### Espen F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa B. Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a brilliant week at this beautiful house. The property is very well equipped and thought out with everything you could need. The views of the Douro valley from the pool, terrace and every room are fantastic. Patricia is a friendly, helpful and really responsive host and provided some great suggestions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property. Thank you Patricia! ##### Vanessa B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette L. Jul 23, 2015 #### Wonderful Holidays We spend some wonderful and peaceful days in this beautiful house. Both inside and outside is nice and the view is wonderful. The owner is very helpful and charming so we felt welcome and at home. Thank you. ##### Annette L. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark P. Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home The house is in a secluded valley with stunning views along a wooded river valley. At the time of our visit, there was work ongoing building a nearby villa but this did not disturb us. Patricia, the owner, was lovely, very helpful and attentive when needed, but not over powering. The house remained cool in the blazing sun and the pool was just perfect! We would certainly return. ##### Mark P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### David J. Jun 24, 2016 #### An amazing property If I could give 10 stars I would We have had a most fantastic holiday, meeting up with some Australian friends to share this property. The location is outstanding with what we think is one of the best views of the Douro. The property is spacious and simply beautiful. We did a lot of driving around and to come home to splash in the pool and to eat and relax in such surroundings was a dream ending to every day....and a perfect start to the next. Patricia is lovely and made us feel at home straight away and if you're lucky she may leave you with some wine and olive oil made by her family business. We couldn't have wished for a better holiday. Thanks Tip of the day You can turn your car around easily at the bottom of the lane rather than do multiple hill top three point turns. ##### David J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roland G. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy War alles super! ##### Roland G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Magali V. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour magnifique avec vue imprenable Un séjour parfait… seul petit bémol, problèmes avec la piscine. La propriétaire est plus qu’agréable et joignable et a fait tout son possible pour résoudre les soucis… Peut être changer de piscinistes 😉 ##### Magali V. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony F. Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradis sur terre Une merveilleuse maison dans un cadre authentique. Le paradis sur terre. Merci Patricia !! ##### Tony F. Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie M. Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magnifique emplacement L'emplacement est magnifique. La vue, à couper le souffle. Petit havre de paix tranquille dans le Douro, entouré de citronniers, d'orangers, de pêchers, de romarin et de lavande. L'hôte est gentille et accueillante. ##### Sophie M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### W Paul F. Sep 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Villa The villa sits high up on the bank of the Douro River. The views of the river and surrounding countryside are spectacular. It is located about a 15 minutes drive from Marco de Canaveses where you can find good restaurants and large grocery stores. The villa has a well equipped kitchen, large living area and three spacious bedrooms. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay relaxing by the pool and watching the river boats navigate up and down the Douro. Patricia was a wonderful host and I would recommend Campos de Baixo to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in the beautiful Douro Valley. ##### W Paul F. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana C. Aug 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente opção! A propriedade corresponde exatamente ao que está nas fotos. Tem tudo o que é necessário para uma excelente estadia. A única melhoria a fazer seria a colocação de ar condicionado, mas também apanhamos dias muito quentes. De resto, nada a apontar. ##### Ana C. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sébastien B. Aug 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bel endroit dans une maison en pierre avec une magnifique vue sur le Douro Endroit magique pour la vue tant depuis la maison que la piscine. Localisation idéale pour découvrir Porto et la vallée du Douro dans son côté sauvage et éloigné du tourisme de masse. ##### Sébastien B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grit B. Aug 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Erholung in bezaubernder Umgebung Sommer, Sonne, Pool und das mit einem Ausblick, der wirklich was ganz besonderes für uns war. Wir haben die Woche in den schönen Ferienhaus genossen. Schattenplätze mussten wir uns allerdings suchen … Und die Umgebung? Die hat viel zu bieten. Wir haben uns auf Porto mit Portweinkellerei und einem wunderbaren Fado Abend sowie das schöne Douro Tal mit Segeltour in der Nähe von Pinhão und Besuch bei einem Weinbauer konzentriert. Es gibt aber noch viel mehr… ##### Grit B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel M. May 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic We felt privileged to stay here and we are very grateful to Patricia for making our stay very pleasant indeed. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichola B. Nov 9, 2018 #### The most outstanding view we have ever encountered! Heading down towards the villa, you get your first glimpse of the River Douro, giving you an idea of what’s to come! Like someone else has previously mentioned, turn around at the bottom, as this is easier than the road above the villa. Three adults and two children were immediately blown away by the view. The outstanding modern villa was extremely impressive. If you want peace and quiet and not much of anything else, then you need not look any further, as this is the place for you. The swimming pool is fantastic, not heated tho, so a leap of faith when first entering required! 😁 Supermarkets 15 mins away (Lidl, continental, mini preco). Porto is only 50 minutes away, which is such an impressive city, with so much to do. This is in no way anything to take away from the villa, but more a mention. No washing machine, which didn’t bother us but would have been helpful. The third bedroom bed left my brother lacking sleep, as it was a very noisy bed, whenever he turned over throughout the night. Also, maybe a light around the pool area in the evening (aside from the pool lights), Patricia and myself communicated well. A bottle of wine greeted us which was a lovely touch. We would definitely book this villa again! ##### Nichola B. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rebekah E. Sep 29, 2018 #### Stunning rural location This house has the most amazing views we have ever experienced! Just as the photos depict. The house itself is also an amazing conversion of old farm buildings. From the 1st floor main bedroom, study and ground floor living room you get breathtaking views overlooking the Douro River. Similarly the terrace and pool give you an amazing view point. The pool (approx 3-4 SQM swimming area) has very efficient filtration and stayed clean and free from bugs during our 2 weeks stay without much effort from us. We brought with us a couple of lilos which became my favourite thing to do, floating while gazing at the river with a glass of wine in my hand! The house is remote but perfect if you want peace & quiet! 90% of the time all you can hear is the sound of water, birds, cruising boats and church bells. The other 10% of the time you might hear loud conversations echoing across the valley or the odd crash, bang of house renovations or a dog barking. Nothing much to disturb the peace. You do need to prepare yourself for a driving holiday as most of the sight seeing is about 40-60mins drive away including Porto. We alternated our sightseeing with pool days. Marco de Canaveses is a 20min drive for shopping and stocking up at the supermarkets (the Continente is the best). Patricia is a lovely HomeAway owner and is happy to meet guests and greet you at the house. Her google coordinates (R. do Rio 771) and directions are very helpful. On arrival Patricia will tell you all about the house and give tips on what to visit. So even if you’ve had a long journey you need to pay attention because there’s nothing written down that remains in the house to refer to. Our sightseeing highlights: Quinta de Covela for wine tasting tour. The Pathways walk at Paiva, it’s good to take a picnic and water! Paddle boarding with Enjoy Douro. I haven’t given this property 5/5 stars as we felt the exterior looked a bit tired and needed improving and needed some additional comforts inside. In places the decking around the pool was in a very poor condition. Not as per photos taken at the beginning of the renovation. Also the ‘garden’ consisted of dead plants and could have benefited from some sort of irrigation. The green sun loungers were very aged and the 1 parasol wasn’t enough for a family of 4 and really needed replacing. The main bedroom lacked storage and a comfy chair/s. All bedrooms needed proper floor standing fans. This is an amazing place to stay and we would h ##### Rebekah E. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jens C. Aug 13, 2018 #### Fantastisk udsigt! Fantastisk beliggenhed og meget fredfyldt. Perfekt sted til at koble af uden stress. Huset har næsten alt i forventet tilbehør. Opført i en vellykket kombination af original stil og moderne løsninger. Udsigten fra poolen er storslået, intet mindre... værten Patricia er meget gæstfri og hjælpsom med seværdigheder i området. Vi kommer helt sikkert igen! ##### Jens C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Pascale H. Jul 29, 2018 #### Ruhige Lage mit schöner Aussicht Gut eingerichtetes Ferienhaus, mit allem, was man braucht. Da sehr abgelegen, muss ein Auto vorhanden sein. Eine sanfte Renorvation wäre toll. ##### Pascale H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristopher R. May 16, 2018 #### Amazing house with an amazing owner ! We stayed for 5 nights in mid April, we arrived a bit later than expected on account of a delayed flight but Patricia waited to meet us at the house. Though it is only an hour out of Porto the area feels very remote and rural, and while the Google had the address pretty close the directions she had previously emailed us were very reassuring. The house has been architecturally design and built to a really high standard, the view from the living rooms is absolutely stunning. Patricia was very helpful in explaining some of the local restaurants and vineyards that are worth visiting and also provided us with recommendations for walking tours around Porto. It is an amazing place to stay and Patricia made us very welcome. ##### Kristopher R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heike K. Apr 24, 2018 #### Wunderschöne Landschaft Das Haus ist so schön und stylish wie auf den Fotos, aber der Blick aus den Fenstern oder von der Terasse auf den Duoro ist sensationell. Man glaubt, man schaut auf ein Gemälde, einfach atemberaubend. Nichts stört diesen Blick, da er unverbaut ist und die Landschaft fast unberührt. Hinzukommt die sagenhafte Ruhe, man kann die Schwingen der Vögel hören. Wie haben genau das gesucht und es auch bekommen, einfach herrlich. Leider hatten wir kein Glück mit dem Wetter. Ostern war sehr früh dieses Jahr und es gab ungewöhnlich viel Regen. Da das Haus aber total gemütlich ist und allen Komfort bietet, war uns das egal. Wir haben uns wohlgefüht, wie im eigenen Zuhause. Das liegt vor allem daran, dass Patricia ein großartiger Host ist. Es ist halt ein Unterschied, ob jemand eine Immobilie nur verwaltet oder sie ihm gehört und er sie auch selber nutzt. Das ganze Haus ist von ihrer Familie mit den historischen Mauern komplett neu aufgebaut worden und eine gelungene Mischung aus alt und neu. Sehr geschmackvoll in Architektur und Einrichtung, gepflegt und blitzsauber. Außerdem fanden wir sie super sympathisch und herzlich. Wir hatten es nämlich geschaftt, uns zu verfahren und sie hat uns nach stundenlangem Warten mit einem breiten Lächeln irgendwo in der Pampa eingesammelt und uns erstmal zum Supermarkt gebracht. Dort hat sie wieder gewartet, bis wir uns versorgt hatten. Dinge wie Gewürze, Essig, Öl oder Toilettenpapier waren aber bereits im Haus vorhanden. Es gab auch Willkommensgeschenke von ihr, aber ich verrate nicht, was es war. Wir haben uns jedenfalls gefreut. Die Küche ist bestens ausgestattet, nur die große Pfanne könnte mal ausgetauscht werden. Die Betten haben gute Matratzen und verursachen keine Rückenschmerzen. Ich hätte trotz des S.....wetters gut noch länger bleiben können. ##### Heike K. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018 Archival ### 8/10 Good #### Arnaud D. Sep 19, 2017 #### Cadre magnifique et très calme La maison correspond totalement aux photos, le cadre est magnifique et très calme. La propriétaire est d'une grande gentillesse, et de bons conseils pour découvrir la région. Nous avons passé un excellent séjours avec nos ados. . ##### Arnaud D. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lois P. Jun 27, 2017 #### Wow - this is a truly stunning location! Patricia's house is in the most beautiful spot, overlooking the Douro River. It's remote, certainly, but just perfect if you want peace & quiet and are happy to watch boats of all sizes cruising up and down the river from the comfy sun loungers by the pool! The house is well-equipped and spacious and is an amazing conversion of old farm buildings. Marco de Canaveses and Cinfaes aren't far away. They have good supermarkets so you can stock up. There are some lovely towns & villages, quintas and other places to visit. Patricia is a lovely host and is easily contactable. Can't wait to go back again! ##### Lois P. Archival ### 8/10 Good #### Yann H. Nov 7, 2016 #### Vacances réussies !!! Très agréable séjour passé dans cette villa située dans un cadre de verdure magnifique. Nous y avons trouvé le calme et le repos que nous étions venus cherché. Région pleine d’authenticité tant par les paysages que par la population. La villa possède de très beaux et vastes espaces de vie et nous avons été très chaleureusement accueilli par ses propriétaires. Idéal pour des vacances en famille. ##### Yann H. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2016