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Pool
Property grounds
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Self-Catering Holiday House near the National Park of Peneda Geres - 11847/AL

1 bedroom with private bathroom — double bed
1 bedroom — double bed
1 bedroom — two single beds
1 bathroom
Kitchen fully equipped
Dishes
Living room and dining area
Bed linens, towels and tablecloths
Swimming pool
bathroom next to the pool
Games (ping pong table, table football, cards, toys, etc)
1 bathroom with shower next to the pool
Kitchenette next to the pool
Garden


This is a familiar house, located in a quiet area in North Portugal within easy reach of the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The pool and terraced gardens overlook the dam of Caniçada , and the clean air and silence are the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday. The house is fully furnished and equipped. It has full central heating for winter bookings, and it is cleaned & beds are changed halfway through stays of 7 nights or more. All bed linen and towels are provided. Outside, there is a barbecue area and a garden with plenty of various and wonderful plants and flowers . Near the pool there is also a small kitchenette. The house offers free wifi and lots of games and a high level of privacy with a magnificent panorama view over the dam and mountains.

The nearest places with supermarkets, coffee/tea rooms are Cerdeirinhas (2 km), Vieira do Minho (6 km) and Termas do Gerês (20 km). Walking through the mountains, tasting the Portuguese cuisine and our Vinho Verde ('Green Wine') or visiting our cities, full of history and monuments, are good opportunities for your vacation.
Very close to our house you can also find numerous activities, either in water or land: Strolls - all land, horse, pedestrians, bicycle, 4x4, scaling and rappel, water sports, etc.

Detailed information will be sent at the time of the booking.

Property manager

Maria Gloria Mesquita

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

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
Note from host: not allowed
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 11847/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Self-catering Holiday House National Park Peneda Geres 11847/al
Self-catering Holiday National Park Peneda Geres 11847/al
Self-catering Holiday House National Park Peneda Geres 11847/al
Self-catering Holiday House National Park Peneda Geres 11847/al
Self-catering Holiday National Park Peneda Geres 11847/al

About the neighborhood

Map
Vieira do Minho, Braga

What's nearby

  • Canicada Dam - 6 min drive
  • Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres - 13 min drive
  • Sao Bento da Porta Aberta - 14 min drive
  • In Guas do Gerês - 19 min drive
  • Nossa Senhora da Abadia - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Braga Station - 33 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café da Ponte - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Café Encosta do Rio - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Bantu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Adega Regional o Forno - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grão de Sonho - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self-Catering Holiday House near the National Park of Peneda Geres - 11847/AL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Self-Catering Holiday House near the National Park of Peneda Geres - 11847/AL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self-Catering Holiday House near the National Park of Peneda Geres - 11847/AL?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self-Catering Holiday House near the National Park of Peneda Geres - 11847/AL located?

This family-friendly Vieira do Minho vacation home is located on the waterfront, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Canicada Dam, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Alqueirão River Beach and Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres. Sao Bento da Porta Aberta and Vieira Do Minho City Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Self-Catering Holiday House near the National Park of Peneda Geres - 11847/AL Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Millers of Dorset
Drove own car to property from England, found property easily, Susana met us there with keys and went through everything. Property completely secluded and extremely quiet. We cater for ourselves rather than eat out, there seemed plenty of local restaurants while driving around. Really easy to get to supermarket in Viero du Minho, everything you would need there. We were unlucky with the weather, had a few rainy days but sun came out and it turned hot, pool was used. We went for R and R property and area suited our purpose. Worth a trip to Ponte Lima and the scenic drives, not for the faint hearted!! My only comment would be to have improved views to the river from the terrace, some of the shrubbery needs pruning. We had added company from Trevor the Toad and Larry the Lizzard !! Great time overall.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Kerr-Smiley

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing, comfortable stay in a beautiful spot
Dikitaru is located on the banks of the Rio Cavados on the edge of the Peneda-Geres national park, which is a beautiful area to explore and was remarkably free of tourists when we were there at the beginning of July. In the national park there are many hiking trails, some with waterfalls along the way that you can swim in, though the roads can be quite winding, so driving in this area requires concentration! The house is quiet, comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace looking across the river to the hills of the national park on the other side. The pool was super, and enjoyed by all; very necessary to cool off in given the 30 degree temperatures when we stayed! You can also swim at river beaches in the area. We tried a number of local restaurants, all good hearty fare and reasonably priced. The lovely Medieval towns of Guimaraes and Ponte da Lima are around an hour away and well worth a visit.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mirella L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house with a beautiful garden
We had a really happy stay at this lovely property. The location is good, you can walk down to the river in 10 mins, and the area is so peaceful. The pool was enjoyed by us all as were the stunning views. Of particular note is the interesting garden which is filled with all kinds of plants and fruit trees. We had fun playing table football and bat and ball in the pool. Gloria was a very attentive and kind hostess who was always available to help us. I highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and relaxing
A beautiful house and garden with an excellent pool. A warm welcome, great views and countryside, we had a very calm and relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P., Cambridge, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious home in stunning location
What Can I say about Gloria’s home? It is a real treat! A restful home away from home. Gloria was a delight to deal with, from pre holiday communications to meeting her on our arrival day. Everything was perfect we were given such a warm welcome and home made treats which we were very glad of having arrived hungry from the airport. The property is beautiful with everything you could possibly want there. The gardens and pool area are particularly lovely and we made good use of the stone built barbecue. The house is so well equipped that you could easily spend your whole time there and not be disappointed. The area is a delight and there is lots to do locally should you wish to. We had a fantastic day travelling into the mountains on quad bikes and an equally great time visiting a local vineyard. There are some beautiful sights nearby some of which are deserted even in August. It was my first time in Portugal but I will definitely be back. It is a beautiful area of a beautiful country and the locals are so welcoming and accommodating. One note of caution, bring plenty of cash, not many of the local restaurants and attractions take international credit cards. If you are looking for an authentic and relaxing holiday this is definitely the place for you.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, house in beautiful surroundings.
Comfortable and well appointed house in the most beautiful and tranquil setting..pretty garden... lovely pool..wonderful views..peaceful and relaxing...with great walking in the vicinity.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janey B.

Fully equipped beautiful villa with gorgeous gardens and private pool
We had a wonderful time relaxing here for 2 weeks. The kids (11 & 8 years old) enjoyed the pool, as did the adults. We were made to feel so welcome when we arrived. The villa is fully equipped with all you will ever need for a holiday. It has plenty of space and storage, the beds were very comfortable. We often stayed at the villa for dinner and enjoyed local produce done on the brick bbq and ate at the fantastic dining table. The views over the lake were lovely with a fantastic view of the sunset in the evening. The mature gardens are lovely. Vieira Do Minho, the local town, had everything we needed including some great places to eat. Beautiful historic town of Braga was approximately 30 mins drive from the villa and well worth a visit. The local people were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely go back again. The Broster Family from Edinburgh.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
We stayed here a week as a family. The house is a perfect holiday location, with everything you wish for. Loads of garden and a private pool that is simply awesome. Great communication with Susana, couldn’t wish for more. Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne FeWo
Sehr schöne, große und gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung. Ideal zum Entspannen und Natur genießen, selbst wenn das Wetter mal nicht so gut ist. Schöne Wanderungen in der Nähe mit tollen Wasserfällen, in denen man baden kann. Die Vermieterin ist super nett und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida Munch J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view and spacious house in amazing part of Portugal!
We had a very nice stay in Casa Dikitaru, with is situated in an optimal location if you’d like to hike in lush mountains, enjoy breathtaking views and swim in clear lakes and waterfalls. The house is spacious for two adults and two children, and we felt at home at once- so though we had some rainy days we still had a good time. Susana is an fantastic host and she will help you with every question you have and furthermore she offers good advices on where to go and which restaurents to visit. Thank you very much for a lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anj R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Obrigada por tudo, Gloria!
Liebe Gloria, wir haben uns sehr gut erholt in Ihrem schönen Refugium. Es war ein Traum, jeden Morgen mit Aussicht auf die Berge und den See zu frühstücken, im Pool zu baden, der mit Palmen in dem schönen, gepflegten, blühenden Garten liegt. Es gab Eidechsen und Kröten zu entdecken. Wir lieben es, ungestört für uns zu sein, niemand schaut in das Grundstück hinein. Es gab Wassersportgeräte, Tischtennis (lieben wir), Tischkicker (machte viel Spaß), genug Geschirr. Alles war schön eingerichtet. Klar, man braucht ein Auto, aber wir waren auch wandern, haben im Stausse und Rio Cavado und im Atlantik gebadet. In Braga waren wir oft, haben sogar ein Fußballspiel im tollen Stadion gesehen. Guimaraes hat uns auch sehr gefallen. Sonnenuntergang in Bom Jesus war sensationell. Die Restaurantempfehlung "Pedra Verde" teilen wir. Cafesinho mit Pasteis de Nata ging immer und überall. Wir könne Ihr Haus nur wärmstens empfehlen. Danke für alles! Ihre Familie Reincke
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

françois V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe séjour
Merveilleuse villa dans les vallées du Douro. Au calme avec une piscine bien située. Endroit idéal pour visiter les villages portugais typiques.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rune S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem in the country side
It's a little house but still you have privacy and plenty of room. We loved the pool area with sunbeds, football table and shower/toilet. The house had a great wifi-network (the best one we have ever had in a rented house across Europe (the teenagers was happy). Three good bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen (a bootle of Portugues wine as a welcome is always appreciated!). It's plenty of very good restaurants in the nearby area (a car is though needed). If you get tired of laying in the sun. day trips to Porto, Braga and Guimaraez are a good thing to do. All in all, living here for a week was a perfect end of this year's holliday in lovley Portugal!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles passt
Von Anfang an war alles gut organisiert, die Wäsche wurde wöchentlich gewechselt, die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet,genug Platz für 6 Erwachsene, drinnen wie im Außenbereich sogar eine Grundausstattung an Lebensmittel als Willkommesgeschenk gab es.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une maison où il fait bon vivre dans un ecrin de verdure
Un petit havre de paix. Une maison très bien pensée et agencée où il fait bon vivre, pour passer d'agréables vacances et découvrir cette très belle region du Portugal. L' acces est facile. Susana et Gloria, les hôtes, sont tres gentilles et disponibles. Nous avons apprécié la piscine, la table de ping pong, le babby foot, les petits dejeuners et autres repas en terrasse, les couchers de soleil... La maison est nichée dans un petit ecrin de verdure. Merci Gloria et Susana de nous faire profiter de ce bel environnement.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Markus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannung pur
Traumhafte Unterkunft zur Entspannung
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente experiência!
Um local muito sossegado e acolhedor, com ótimas vistas. A piscina é excelente. A casa está totalmente equipada. Recomendo vivamente.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaftes Haus
Wunderschönes Haus, Garten und Pool. Top-ausgestattet. Alles im und um das Haus ist sehr liebevoll gestaltet. Glória, die Eigentümerin, hat uns mit einem Willkommensgeschenk überrascht und es uns sehr leicht gemacht, einen überaus erholsamen Urlaub zu genießen!! :)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein wunderbares Zuhause
Wir (2 Erwachsen und drei Kinder im Alter von 12, 14 und 16) waren 3 Wochen im Juli im CASA DIKITARU und haben uns von Anfang an alle sehr wohl gefühlt. Alles ist noch viel schöner als auf den Fotos und das Haus ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und schön hell. Das Haus bietet viel Platz und viele Dinge sind automatisiert (Rolläden, Pool, Licht etc.). Draußen gibt es eine Vielzahl von Plätzen zu entdecken und man findet auch bei Hitze immer einen schönen schattigen Platz. Ein wunderbarer Garten mit ausgeklügelter Bewässerung umgibt das Haus. Die Lage ist ruhig und man sitzt mitten in der wunderbaren Natur. Der Pool ist komfortabel angelegt und eine tolle Gelegenheiten sich nach einer Wanderung abzukühlen. Das war nicht nur bei den Kindern beliebt und man muss dazu sagen, dass er nahezu täglich gereinigt wurde. Die Tischtennisplatte und der Kicker sind in einwandfreiem Zustand und waren bei den Kindern immer für eine Abwechslung gut. Die Küche haben wir viel genutzt und sie ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Vom Haus aus lässt sich der Nationalpark Peneda-Gerês sehr gut erkunden, bis zur Atlantikküste sind es etwa eine Stunde Autofahrt und auch das haben wir genutzt. Braga und Porto sind lohnende Ziel, gut zu erreichen und auch das Douro-Tal (zu empfehlen: Passadiços do Paiva durch die Serra da Freita) ist erreichbar und einen Tagesausflug wert. Nach unseren Wanderungen und Ausflügen war es immer wieder eine Wohltat "nach Hause" zu kommen, in den Pool zu springen und auf der Terrasse zu sitzen und den Sonnenuntergang zu bewundern, wir haben sogar den Kometen Neowise ohne Probleme und ohne störende Lichter bewundern können. Gloria hat uns sehr nett willkommen geheißen, wir haben uns über das Begrüßungspaket und auch das Abschiedsgeschenk sehr gefreut und man hat gemerkt, dass Sie alles für unser Bestes vorbereitet hatte und Sie war immer ansprechbar. Alles war hervorragend organisiert, die notwendigen Prozesse rund um Corona waren für uns perfekt und überhaupt nicht störend und somit für uns als 5köpfige Familie sehr gut gelöst. Es war ein rundum gelungener Urlaub in einem perfekten und gemütlichen Ferienhaus. Wir haben Portugal nach unseren Erfahrungen in Madeira und auf den Azoren noch mal auf eine ganz besondere Weise kennenglernt und können den Norden von Portugal somit auf jeden Fall empfehlen.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A casa perfeita para umas férias na serra
A casa ideal para umas férias com amigos ou família. Está perto das prinicipais atrações do PNPG, mas é tão agradável que dá vontade de nunca sair. Destaco a cozinha bem equipada, a privacidade da propriedade, a zona exterior, onde está a piscina, a zona de churrasco, a mesa de pedra, os matrecos e a mesa de ping-pong. A vista é muito bonita e permite ver os mais bonitos pores-do-sol. A casa está extremamente bem tratada e, mesmo a ausência de algumas peças de decoração - devido às atuais medidas de segurança - não lhe retira o encanto. Junto ao portão há espaço suficiente para estacionar quatro carros, sem problema. A anfitriã é muito acessível e simpática, fazendo questão de saber se está tudo bem e se não precisamos de nada. Repetiria a experiência.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jens B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus mit spektakulärer Aussicht
Wir haben einen wunderbaren Urlaub in diesem schönen, perfekt ausgestatteten Haus verbracht. Am Pool, beim Tischtennis oder der selbst gegrillten Dorade nebst Vinho Verde lässt es sich herrlich entspannen, begeistert haben uns auch der Nationalpark, Land und Leute. Vielen Dank an Gloria, der unser Wohlbefinden sehr am Herzen lag.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

Un magnifique endroit, trés confortable et trés bien equipé
Le seul problème de cette endroit , c'est qu'on y est tellement bien qu'on hésite à le quitter pour visiter la région. La vue sur le lac, le jardin arboré, et la piscine agissent comme un aimant. Trés belle prestation, un acceuil trés chaleureux des propriétaires et une région superbe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

SANDRINE B., France

Vacances de rêve
Nous avons passé de merveilleuses vacances dans ce cadre idyllique. Les paysages sont magnifiques. La maison est idéalement située et nous en met plein la vue chaque jour. La maison est très bien équipée, nous n'avons manqué de rien. La piscine a été adorée des enfants et des plus grands Nous recommandons cette location pour de belles vacances. Un grand merci à Gloria la propriétaire pour sa gentillesse et son accueil très chaleureux. Sandrine

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

top address for great holiday
We really enjoyed our stay in Gloria's house. Top location with a fantastic view on the lake! The house was nice, with all modern comfort present. We received some delicious welcome gifts in the fridge, what was very thoughtful. We received fresh linnen each new week and the swimming pool was cleaned every morning. Also for the kids there were a lot of extra activities besides the great swimming pool (ping pong table, swimming pool, table football, games in the kids bedroom, ...). The garden was nice and we enjoyed the terras for eating with a beautiful view on the valley. The sunset was amazing every night! We surely recommend this place and location to all our friends and relatives and will be more than pleased to come back! Gloria charmed us from the first minute we arrived and made us feel at home instantly!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

yacine i.

Obrigado Portugal
Merci à Maria et sa famille pour son accueille irréprochable. Nous avons passé d’excellentes vacances dans cette maison qui est en tous points à la hauteur, si ce n'est plus, de la description qui en est faite. Si vous cherché soleil calme et intimité. N'hésitez pas !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018