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Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61800 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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 manager

Patricia Vila Verde

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

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

  • 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

  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 008645/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport 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

Map
Marco De Canaveses

What's nearby

  • Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura - 20 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Marina - 27 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Passadiços do Paiva - 46 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Marco de Canaveses Station - 30 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Kibom - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Café Bem Viver, Unip. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café Tropical - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Encosta do Ameal - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪AveroDouro - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H located?

This family-friendly Marco de Canaveses villa is located in a rural location, steps from Duoro River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio and Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura. Municipal Stadium Cinfaes and Junta de Freguesia de Cinfaes are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Private Pool with fantastic views over Douro River - Porto & Airport 1H Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

W Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichola B., Wallasey

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Rebekah E., London, United Kingdom

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
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher R.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lois P., United Kingdom

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!

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Magali V., Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness
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 😉
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradis sur terre
Une merveilleuse maison dans un cadre authentique. Le paradis sur terre. Merci Patricia !!
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grit B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
We felt privileged to stay here and we are very grateful to Patricia for making our stay very pleasant indeed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jens C.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Pascale H.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heike K.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Arnaud D.

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. .
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Yann H.

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

Fantastic place for a relaxing holiday
Nice location with beautiful view on the river. Nice swimming pool with comfortable lounge chairs and again a wonderful view. All you need to have a perfect holiday is available in the house. The house as such is great with a lot of space. The owner is very helpful & friendly and she provides you with all required information Small shops & bakery are available at a very acceptable distance. I would absolutely recommend this house to family & friends

8/10 Good

Danielle L.

Idéal pour le Nord du Portugal !
Patricia et Luis accueillent leurs hôtes avec grande cordialité et sont très disponibles pour tout renseignement, recommandation de restaurants ou intervention, à la réservation comme "sur site". Ils ont réussi à rénover harmonieusement une maison ancienne nichée (mais facilement accessible grâce aux coordonnées fournies par Patricia !) en surplomb du Douro. Très propre et bien équipée, il est agréable d'y séjourner et prendre, entre autres, le petit déjeuner sur la terrasse en écoutant les chants des oiseaux et admirant le ballet des bateaux ! Point de départ idéal pour visiter tout le Nord du Portugal et ses merveilles (pour celles-ci, voir votre guide préféré !) en empruntant de très petites routes pittoresques, hors des voies touristiques ! Un séjour parfait ! Allez-y !

10/10 Excellent

DIOGO M.

Máximo conforto
Casa muito bem equipada, com uma excelente localização em cima do rio Douro. Um óptima opção para férias, tanto de inverno como de verão.