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Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool

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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool

Inserted in the Quinta Dajas Douro Valley - exclusive villas, the Casa Escola, so named because it was Dajas' primary school from the end of the 19th century, has 3 suites, 3 bathrooms with amenities, a toilet, a fireplace, an equipped kitchen, a dining and living room with a private balcony facing the Douro River and an exclusive swimming pool to make your stay perfect.
Guests can also enjoy a private garden with a barbecue.
The Quinta where Casa Escola is located has 8 independent villas, an outdoor swimming pool, a playground, an outdoor fireplace, a lounge with billiards and a reading area, as well as a wine shop with local wines and products. Guests can also admire the lemon plantation and orchard.
At Casa Escola, in Dajas Douro Valley, guests can take advantage of services such as boat trips, water activities, wine tastings on the estate, a home chef experience, picnics, visits to farms in the region, walking tours, as well as private transport and car hire services.
We hope that your stay at Casa Escola in Dajas Douro Valley will be unforgettable.

Property manager

Dajas Douro Valley - exclusive villas

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,529 square feet
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 11269/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa With 3600m2 in Total Exclusivity Marco de Canaveses
Villa With 3600m2 in Total Exclusivity Agritourism property

About the area

Map
Marco de Canaveses

What's nearby

  • Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura - 19 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Romanesque Church of Tarouquela - 25 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 27 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Magikland - 28 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Passadiços do Paiva - 48 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Paredes Station - 32 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Bem Viver, Unip. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Tropical - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Encosta do Ameal - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪AveroDouro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Penhadouro - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool located?

This family-friendly Marco de Canaveses holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Duoro River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio and Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura. Jardim de Torrao Park and Hintze Ribeiro Bridge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Dajas Douro Valley - Casa Escola - Private Swimming Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Paradise
Dajas Douro Valley was absolutely stunning! The people, the view, the accommodations, and the location were above five stars. Dajas customer service was above and beyond excellence thanks to Tatianna. Our warm welcome made us feel like we were part of the Dajas family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Douro Valley Getaway
Our stay was wonderful! The property photos are very accurate. This is a unique rental - it’s more like a resort with private villas. The main building where breakfast is served daily is a treasure. The staff were amazing and helpful. Alexandra was attentive and always available to answer questions..the arranged wine tasting on the property was also amazing. Our group of four would definitely return. Excellent property and you feel well taken care of by all! Thank you Alexandra for a wonderful experience..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

Douro River Farmhouse
Attention to detail was excellent by host and the property exceeded all expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura storrs

Amazing property with incredible views
The property is incredible, beautifully positioned with a view over the Douro that you could never tire of. Alexandra as a host was simply lovely and couldn't do enough to ensure our stay was perfect. We plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Perfect Stay
We had an amazing time here with a group of 8 friends. Alexandra is a fantastic host - she set up a boat cruise, a private chef and wine tastings for us as well as arranged for us to have a driver. The property is wonderful - better than the pictures even. It was very clean and every bedroom had it's own private bathroom. We will definately be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wintress O.

Relaxing hideaway!
Amazing, super chill place to hang out and experience a quite retreat in portugal. The host is amazing and goes out of her way to supply everything. You really dont have to leave the property if you do not want to. She arranged a boat tour, wine tasting, and private chef for us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

Magical retreat
When we reached the property we knew we were in for a treat. The property is so comfortable. Our family had a perfect stay, we swam, played football, hung with the sheep, played pool ok the pool table and so much more. Alex was so helpful at check in and throughout our stay. She arranged a river boat trip for us that was absolutely heaven. We hope to return some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kewilco@hotmail.co.uk W.

Beautiful location on the Douro
We came together as a family of 5 adults plus partners for 1 week to celebrate a 60th birthday. Plenty of space for all both inside and out (balcony, pool area, fire pit). The host, Alexandra, was really helpful and organised extras for us - a wine tasting & chef‘s 7-course dinner (& cake!) at the house plus a boat trip with picnic. The view from the property is just beautiful. There are plenty of good restaurants & food shops within less than 30 minutes drive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

Look no more, THIS is the rental you’ve been waiting for
Cannot begin to explain how phenomenal our stay was at this beautiful property. We were greeted in person by our host who welcomed us like family, she arranged a private chef for dinner upon our arrival which was the best meal we had in all of Portugal. Also arranged a private wine tasting at the house which was so personal and memorable. Our two nights here will not soon be forgotten and we will absolutely be back again. You will not regret booking this location, it was truly the best stay we’ve experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al O.

Best Part of our Vacation
An amazing property and Alexandra the owner is just incredibly nice and really accommodating. Great wines available and you can request a chef cooked meal which we did and truly enjoyed. The chef accommodated gluten free for one of our party which was great as well. Truly a beautiful home with everything you need to relax and use as a base for wine tours, hiking etc… Only an hour from Porto. The pool was perfect as was the terrace. Rooms were well equipped with great and firm beds. We cooked multiple meals in the kitchen as well which was a big plus. Truly was our favorite part of the vacation and we spent 2+ weeks in Portugal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., San Clemente, Ca

An unforgettable experience
We had an amazing time at Alexandra’s place celebrating our friend’s 50th birthday. She was by far the most personable and helpful host we have ever had-from setting up our chef dinner experience to arranging our boat tour, to sharing wine and fado music with us all. The property is so beautiful. We stayed three days-I wish it had been a week. Highlights included each bedroom having a private bath, the pool, the gorgeous views, and a truly unforgettable dinner at the house on our first night. Alexandra even brought a birthday cake and sparkling wine to celebrate. I hope one day we can return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheryl r., Los Angeles

What a place!
5 college girlfriends from California and Washington State celebrating our milestone birthdays stayed her for 4 nights. It was fabulous. It can be tricky to find but that's because we don't speak the language. The owners are the best. Met us at the house, showed us around and booked a private chef and a Douro boat tour which they suggested and we loved. Having the wine available at our fingertips was such an added bonus and the prices were beyond reasonable. Bedrooms and bathrooms were all a nice size. The view day and night was spectacular. We would definitely stay here again! Obrigada!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Niece's 40th birthday
We celebrated my niece's 40th birthday in Portugal. We feel very lucky to actually have stayed on the Duoro River. The house was only an hour from Porto so we were able to go in for an extra shopping day. It was also only 1.5 hours or a bit less from Pinhao and we really enjoyed port tasting and a boat ride. Dinner at the DOC restaurant was amazing. I highly recommend the house. Beautiful views, pool, terrace and fireplace. The chef experience was also great. Alexandra was so wonderful as well. One comment on location...once we figured out how to get in and out, it was easy but beware gps. Alexandra was instrumental in getting us on the right road! We loved it...definitely include in your itinerary!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Tucson, AZ

Paradise on the Douro
We had a lovely four-night stay at Casa do Rio to cap off our 2019 summer vacation. We are a family of five with three young boys and the house was absolutely perfect for us. The boys LOVED the soccer field, pool, playhouse and most of all feeding the farm animals every morning! Jumping in the Douro just down the hill was another fun bonus. Bread delivery in the morning was a dream. Catered dinner from the local restaurant was also fantastic. Alexandra was there to meet us at check-in and very communicative for the duration of our stay, helping us book a boat cruise on the river and a picnic and tasting at a fantastic winery. If we are fortunate enough to return someday, there is plenty of room to bring another family along. Thank you for everything, Alexandra! Hope to see you again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

Porto Stay
I spent MONTHS researching homes and Villas for our Porto Douro Valley stay. I was hunting for a place that was really special and close enough to Porto, about 1 hour, but away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. We were 4 adults traveling for a week. Tatiana, hotel manager met us as we arrived and explained the workings of the villa/hotel. The stunning villa is brand new, opened just 3 weeks ago, and is located in the Douro valley for absolutely ideal peace and quiet. It was exceptionally clean and in excellent working order. We all loved the incredible views of the river and valley along with the soothing sounds of the birds and roosters in the morning. The pools were refreshing and beautiful as well as the whole property. Lemon and orange trees lined the property and our early snack before breakfast consisted of an orange fresh off the tree and a huge sweet lemon. UNBELIEVABLE!!! A huge full breakfast was available if ordered and it was well worth the small fee charged. IT WAS PERFECT!!!! Thank You Alexandra and Tatiana and staff for the ideal relaxed stay to end our Portugal visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Douro Valley Retreat
Our stay at Dajas Douro Valley was great. The check in was easy - Alexandra was a wonderful host and treated us very special. The property is amazing and you will want to stay and enjoy it. We fell in love with the area and would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine J.

Just a so great place to stay !
Welcoming is very kind and professional. We where 5 friends for a Week in Portugal. The first feeling was .... What a fantastic view !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Innes T.

Relaxing in the Douro
We were warmly welcomed on our arrival after a long drive and were delighted and blown away by the standard of the accommodation, hospitality and the view! Having the mini shop on site helped us with an easy dinner with local wines from the Douro to choose from. We were then shown our room with our own private pool and amazing views down the river! A great and relaxing three days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran M.

Excellent
Casa do rio was a beautiful property. We loved it . The location was close to some stores and the property itself was well maintained . We loved the pool !! We would definitely stay here again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill P.

Beautiful views, comfortable house
Lovely house in great position
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Two couples food and wine touring
We were two couples traveling the Douro River to experience the food and wine of northern Portugal. We stayed two weeks at the house and used it as our base. We thoroughly enjoyed the house. Porto is about an hour drive and other major port houses along the Douro to the east are about an hour away, also. The house is in Vinho Verde region and there are a few wineries about 30 minutes away offering great wines. And then there is the fabulous, large, low-priced wine selection at the house. The access roads to the house from town are narrow and can be tricky to navigate and it was a 15-20 minute drive to the nearest town but overall we found the location to be central to everything we wanted to do, even if not as convenient as we hoped. After all, it is rural Portugal. The house has fabulous views of the river from the deck and is a great place to relax. We enjoyed lounging by the pool, but it is unheated and the weather was cool so we did not get to use it as much as we hoped . Alexandra, our host, was very responsive and excellent to work with. She arrange a private chef to cook for us one night. She also arranged for a hot catered meal to be delivered to us another night and also arranged a wonderful boat cruise with a picnic lunch on an island in the Douro River. I can't say enough good things about our two weeks and everything Alexandra did for us. I highly recommend a stay at this wonderful house.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert (Robb) H., Los Gatos

Amazing location and a memorable experience
Our host, Alex Martins, at Casa Do Rio was not only highly accessible, she accommodated every one of our requests. She also greeted us on arrival, with her beautiful family. There was fresh traditional breads delivered every morning. The place is immaculate, the accommodations are first class, and the grounds well kept. We loved how available Alex was throughout our stay. we could send her a message at any time with a question or request. We took advantage of ordering meals in a couple of times. This service was excellent and handled by Alex. The food was delicious and came in quite large portions. Alex also helped us with arranging a boat excursion. The three hour Douro River was certainly a must while staying at the villa. The boat will meet you at the dock just below the property. We enjoyed the sports and games that were available. We played bocce, swam in the pool, and had a competitive game of billiards each evening. From the villa there are numerous hikes that you can take. One very memorable one was one that took us up river on a public, well marked trail for a couple of miles. We were up high so new views of the river kept opening up as we walked. The view across the river was mesmerizing. There is an ancient abandoned winery that has numerous buildings on a terraced slope. Overall, we couldn’t have been more pleased with Casa Do Rio, including the quality of staff that help to deliver a memorable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzann R.

The Casa is PERFECT!
We LOVED our stay at Casa Do Rio! The Case itself is outstanding, the rooms are ample, the accommodations were above expectations and the grounds are beautiful. Alexandra was a perfect host. We were able to book a private river tour with short notice. The recommendations for restaurants were outstanding. We would give this 10 stars if we could.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fief P.

Top week met de familie
We hebben een heerlijke week gehad met de hele familie (7 volwassenen) in Casa do Rio. In het riante huis met 4 slaapkamers en 4 badkamers was er veel ruimte ruimte voor iedereen, ook in de woonkamer. We hebben vooral genoten van het terras en de tuin waar we met een prachtig uitzicht konden borrelen en eten. Bij mooi weer hebben we veel rondom en in het zwembad gezeten en bij minder mooi weer bood het biljart uitkomt. De omgeving is prachtig en vele uitstapjes waard. Onze gastvrouw was goed bereikbaar voor vragen, adviezen en het regelen van activiteiten. Kortom we hebben een top week gehad!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

jean pierre D.

Vue magnifiqueEscalier à double révolution qui dessert 2 fois 2 chambres
Excellent séjour familial
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021