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Quiet holiday between the dunes, the beach, the pine forest and the river.

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Apúlia, Braga District
  • Monumento Homem do Mar
    6 min drive
  • Apulia Beach
    6 min drive
  • Ofir Beach
    10 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    32 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Quiet holiday between the dunes, the beach, the pine forest and the river.

Building inserted in the Natural Park Litoral Norte, in the pine forest of Ofir between dunes, beach, pine forest and the mouth of the river Cávado. House consists of 2 floors. The ground floor consists of kitchen, laundry room, dining room, living room and bathroom. Upstairs, one bedroom and two suites. The exterior includes a parking area, individual swimming pool (9x5m), private garden and barbecue area. Located in a quiet area, 100 meters from the beach, local shops and some cities: Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto and Esposende.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Apulia Beach. An outdoor pool is available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • The vacation home offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • 6 minutes by car from Monumento Homem do Mar and 6 minutes from Apulia Beach
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Raquel Carvalho

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Proibido fumar dentro de casa

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Aceitam-se bebés

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 5563/AL

Property is also known as

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Quiet holiday between the dunes, the beach, the pine forest and the river. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa - everything we wanted
A must stay villa. Perfect for families. Close to the beach and restaurants as well as own pool, garden bbq area and lovely accommodation. Couldn’t have asked for more and wonderful helpful host. We had a fantastic week - thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Andra H.

Nice house but dangerous outdoors area
Overall a nice property, however the outdoor area is very dangerous. The tiles around the pool is very slippery when wet, the edge of the pool very sharp. We had a couple of injuries in the week we spent there. We stopped using the pool and outdoor shower altogether because it is so dangerous. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday then this house is not for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben L., Royston, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, great stay
Our family of five (two adults, three children) really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and tidy with everything we needed. The pool was great, and the beach (with lifeguard) really is just at the end of the road. Restaurants and shops are a short walk away and the supermarket in Esponsende is about a 10 minute drive. Porto, Braga, Ponte de Lima, and other places to visit are all around a 30-40 minute drive. No hesitation to recommend the property!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, easy reach of beaches
Great property in easy reach of beaches and cities like Porto, Braga, Barcelos. Lots to see. Windier than expected, but it is surfing country so ideal for that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Super house, great beach front location, very clean and well equiped. Lovely pool. Friendly owner.
Great house for our family (2 adults and 3 young children). Easy to find. Approximately 40 minutes drive from Porto Airport. Greeted in person by the friendly owner Raquel. Much better than it looks in the photos. Spacious living area and bedrooms. Very clean. Immaculate outside space and pool. Well equipped kitchen. Felt very safe. Beautiful beach at the end of the road. Off street parking. Not many foreign tourists around, lots of Portugese at the beach. Lifeguard at the beach. Supermarkets within 5 minutes drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bernd W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes, großes Haus nicht weit vom Strand
Kurze Wege zum Strand und zu den Restaurants. Schönes, großes Haus mit fast allem, was man braucht. Leider war der Pool nicht beheizt, so dass das Wasser etwas frisch war und der ständige Wind lud nicht zu Verweilen im Garten ein. Leider fehlen auch Gartenmöbel, um in der Sonne frühstücken zu können. Es gibt aber einen überdachten Grill und dort auch Möbel, um an warmen Tagen draußen im Schatten zu sitzen. Leider war es bei uns dafür zu kalt. Raquel hat uns sehr nett empfangen und uns alles zum Haus erklärt. Zur Begrüßung gab es auch Portwein und andere Getränke. Insgesamt kann man das Haus für den Sommer empfehlen. Leider war es bei uns Anfang September nicht mehr richtig warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Proche plage, belle maison
Communication avec Raquel 👍, proche de la plage et du centre ville, joli maison fonctionnelle, cuisine bien équipée, extérieur top ( barbecue, tables, piscine, transat... Tout était parfait. Matelas un peu raide pour le dos mais ça reste correct. Je recommande +++ Merci Raquel🇵🇹
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

N G.

Liked: Cleanliness
1er sejour au portugal
L'accueil par les propriétaires s'est bien passé , la maison tout confort , mais quelques détails a revoir (abattants, douchettes). Situation proche des plages mais leurs abords sont sales...il aurait été bon de savoir que le parc en face de la maison accueille du lundi au vendredi toute la journée les centres de loisirs des enfants des environs (ambiance cour d'école toute la journée ).
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benedikt E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Vacation
It was such a pleasure to stay one week in this awesome house. Raquel was super friendly and helped us with every question we had. The house was amazing. Everything you need and more! Also the beach 80 meters away was amazing. With Porto 30 minutes away you have one of the most beautiful Citys in europe right around the corner. We will come back for sure ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renate A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein tolles Haus in super Lage !
Wir haben eine superschöne Zeit in diesem großartigen Haus verbracht. Die Zimmer sind alle sehr schön und es gibt genügend Stauraum in den Schränken.Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet uns fehlte es an nichts. Die Vermieterin Raquel ist sehr nett und hat uns sofort geholfen, als wir krankheitsbedingt einen Arzt brauchten. Auch war Sie jederzeit für uns erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Die nähe sind Strand ist einfach großartig und es gibt gute Restaurant in der Nähe die alle Fussläufig zu erreichen sind. In einem kleinen Supermarkt gibt es Brötchen und jeden Tag frisches Brot. Wir können dieses Haus und die Vermieterin nur empfehlen. Ein kleiner Punkt der Verbesserung wäre, ein paar Haken im Badezimmer und etwas mehr Ablagemöglichkeit. Aber das ist jammern auf hohen niveau.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas W., Graz

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect match for us
Perfect house, nice area, not crowded but also not far off. Beautiful beaches around. Some waveriding, nice restaurants, and close to Porto to do shopping and culture.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent sejour
La maison est superbe et la piscine un vrai plus avec sa cuisine d été Manque juste un grille pain pour les Pdj
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULEUX
Très bon accueil de Raquel , sa maison est confortable et très bien conçue , il ne manque rien , c’était un réel plaisir d’être dans cette maison. Nous sommes à 50 mètres de l’océan, à côté des petits restaus et d’une supérette …la ville d’ESPOSENDE mérite d’être visitée …!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Isabella R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus, schwierige Kommunikation
Alles in allem ein tolles Haus, beide Schlafzimmer haben ein eigenes Bad. Sehr schön und modern eingerichtet. Sehr geschmackvoll. Leider hatten wir während unseres Aufenthalts 4 mal Stromausfall. Dazu kam dass der Gärtner 2 Stunden auf dem Nachbargrundstück mit der Kettensäge gearbeitet hat. Das war zwar angekündigt, aber als Poolreinigung und nicht als komplette Gartenarbeit auf 2 Grundstücken. Das hätte man doch besser zu einem anderen Zeitpunkt machen können. Was sehr bedauerlich war, dass die Kommunikation sehr sehr schwierig war. Entweder wir haben uns was eingebildet laut Vermieterin ( Länge der Gartenarbeit) oder wir haben am Stromkasten falsch gehandelt ( was soll man machen wenn man kocht und Strom braucht?) darüber hinaus haben wir uns entweder was eingebildet oder was falsch verstanden. Ich finde dass man als Dienstleister sich anders dem Gast gegenüber aufstellen muss. Wir haben schließlich Urlaub gebucht und wollten nicht durch Kettensägenlärm und Kindergeschrei von gegenüber liegenden Freizeitpark gestört werden. Wie schon mal in einer anderen Bewertung hier geschrieben, Erholung und Freundlichkeit ist was anderes. Ich bin mir sicher dass auch ein Kommentar kommt, dass das ja alles so nicht stimmt. Das ist in so fern schade als dass wir fünf das so empfunden haben und wir was die Kommunikation angeht leider enttäuscht sind. Aber wie gesagt, das Haus ist schön und der Außenbereich auch. Ist aber ein Reihenhaus. Als Tipp: bitte mehr Ablageflächen im Bad schaffen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralf S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super!
Wir waren rundum zufrieden in diesem tollen Ferienhaus. Bei unserer Anreise hat Raquel uns bereits erwartet. Bei Fragen, die im Verlauf aufgekommen sind, hat sie stets freundlich und schnell geantwortet. Die Räume des Hauses sind großzügig und gut aufgeteilt. Alle Bereiche sind sauber und gepflegt. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Pool uns Außenbereich sind super! Sämtliche sehenswerte Orte sind in maximal 1h mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Große Supermärkte sind in knapp 10min erreichbar. Der Strand ist 5 Gehminuten entfernt. Wir haben einen tollen Urlaub bei Raquel verbracht!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

L S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice holidays
We enjoyed 2 weeks at the end of july in Apulia, where the temperatures were about 20-25°C and ocean 17°C. The house was very comfortable, equipped with all we needed, free WiFi and close to the beach and Apulia centre (15 min walk). The pool is great, we had barbecue twice and have been out for dinner several times. Sometimes a bit windy and cold to stay outside. All in all nice holidays.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

ralf w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Lage
Alles bestens. Stand ist super . Leider gab es viel Wind und die Temperaturen waren nicht so toll. Pool war dann halt dann auch zu kalt.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019