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

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Marco De Canaveses

Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura10 min drive
Parque Aquático de Amarante18 min drive
Magikland19 min drive
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Shower room 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Property Registration Number 008645/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marco de Canaveses

Located in Marco de Canaveses, this villa is in a rural area. Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso Museum and Museu de Arte Sacra are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura and Amarante Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Garden of Saint Bartholomew, or check out an event or a game at Complexo Desportivo de Lousada. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

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What's nearby

Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura - 10 min drive
Amarante Golf Course - 15 min drive
Penafiel Church - 17 min drive
Parque Aquático de Amarante - 18 min drive
Magikland - 19 min drive

Getting around

Marco de Canaveses Station - 14 min walk
Vila Real (VRL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Via Praça - 3 min walk
Relax Burger - 3 min walk
Jam Rock - 2 min walk
Red Box - 4 min walk
Padaria Marcoense - 1 min walk

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 10:30 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, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Garden of Saint Bartholomew and Parque Aquático de Amarante. Magikland and Duoro River are also within 12 miles (20 km). Marco de Canaveses Station is 14 minutes by foot.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

11 Sept 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.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

15 Jun 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.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichola B., Wallasey

9 Nov 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!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Rebekah E., London, United Kingdom

29 Sept 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

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher R.

16 May 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.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018