Entire home

Lakeside house -----

Photo gallery for Lakeside house -----

Property grounds
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Baiao, Porto District
  • Monastery of Santo André de Ancede
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Garden of Saint Bartholomew
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Baiao Municipal Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Viseu (VSE)
    ‪99 min drive‬

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About the area

Baiao

Located in Baiao, this vacation home is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Monastery of Santo André de Ancede and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from São Tiago de Valadares Church.

What's nearby

  • Monastery of Santo André de Ancede - 11 min drive
  • Garden of Saint Bartholomew - 21 min drive
  • Caldas de Aregos - 25 min drive
  • Caldas de Aregos Marina - 25 min drive
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Marco de Canaveses Station - 29 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Sangens - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪O Alpendre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O Procurador - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante das Caldas - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante das Caldas - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside house -----

A recently built peaceful house with all the mod cons, with a deck overlooking the river

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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Manuel Monteiro

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Apenas permitido nos espaços exteriores

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating 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: 1830 sq ft (170 sq m)

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
Note from host: Apenas com autorização do proprietário

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: Carece de autorização do proprietário
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 85980/AL

Property is also known as

Lakeside House ----- Baiao
Lakeside House ----- Private vacation home
Lakeside House ----- Private vacation home Baiao

Lakeside house ----- Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Fabulous location. Wonderful host. Beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Lovely place and super helpful with communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful riverside location
We had a fantastic, relaxing week staying at this property. We were greeted with a very warm welcome on arrival and a fully stocked fridge which was much appreciated. The house has been newly decorated and is very modern and stylish. The outside areas have been beautifully planted and we enjoyed the amazing views from the house, swimming and kayaking. The host couldn’t have been more helpful, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeanne-Mari R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful bliss by the water
Exactly what we were hoping for: quiet, peaceful and secluded. The house is absolutely amazing and the view cannot be explained in words. We slept with the curtains open many nights so we could still enjoy the lights from the hills across the lake. The beds are incredibly comfortable, more than enough warm blankets, the kitchen had everything you need for a self catered stay and the fridge is large enough for a long stay with a deep freeze. The garden is beautiful and the house is like the photos. The owners are wonderful people, extremely responsive and attentive, they really made the stay special with treats for Christmas and beautiful decor in the house. A very very special thank you to Helena. The outside furniture needs a little maintenance but this did not take away from our experience. The parking is a long walk from the house and you have to cross the rail road. There is a crossing point for you to use. Just take this into account when traveling with small children as the train comes past at high speed. This did not take away from our experience though, the beauty of this house is it's seclusion and unique location. A perfect stay, we will be back
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

james g.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend away
A relaxed vibe on the water!

8/10 Good

Gary P.

Nice home with beautiful view, but a lot of bugs
Host was quick to respond to questions, and even provided specific GPS coordinates to help us get to where we needed to be. We were greeted by the host's parents who welcomed us into their home and gave us a wonderful tour of the place (including their wonderful garden with various ready-to-eat fruits you can pick). They even presented us with a welcome pastry, and offered us some complementary wine. Overall, the hospitality was excellent. However, if you're accustomed to living in the city and you're not good at coping with pests and potentially wildlife, this property may not be right for you. There were numerous ants crawling around both floors of the building, in every room, and a couple will get on you while you're sleeping. Since we are not used to this sort of thing, it made it very hard for us to get comfortable, let alone sleep. We also found a gecko in the home which startled us, but we just simply ignored it and never encountered it again. Similarly outside, the pool had a lot of bugs in it (to be expected), so we were not comfortable in using it. Don't take this the wrong way, this is a beautiful, spacious property. The garden was by far our most favourite part of the home. But be aware, homes along the Douro Valley like this one may not be suitable for people who are afraid of bugs/pests/wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
The house is right on the river, and to get to it you have to cross the railway line and follow it down for a bit. There's a kayak to use on the river and a nice deck with a barbecue and we arrived to find a well stocked kitchen with plenty of fresh fruit.

10/10 Excellent

Dolly G., Tel aviv

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!!!!!
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Therese E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this home! Beautiful special unique house I would love to come back next year!
I could not find another like it! They welcomed us with fresh fruit and stuff in the refrigerator a very nice unexpected touch. The house is gorgeous clean and comfortable. The pool was awesome I loved the gardens. A wonderful place to relax. The town / area was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James K., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
A very special house on the Douro
It’s hard to explain just how special this property is—you really have to see it. From the incredible location, to the beautiful modernist architecture, this was one of the most special homes I’ve ever seen. I would definitely return...and for as many days as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

A very special place to be.
We absolutely loved staying here! What a special place to unwind: a well equipped, stylish and comfortable house, great deck/pool area and superb view. Very welcoming and helpful hosts, we really appreciated the supplies left for us after our long journey. The kayak was lots of fun too. An easy 5 stars from us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

It’s a perfect Douro Holiday
Family of 5 , house is better than expected , pool in particular is spectacular. Great house , we were are welcomed by the family and given all the details we needed Very well equipped house , and we loved sitting in the deck with a meal or drink . It is close to the railway , but the trains that do pass really never bother you . It passes quickly and stops early in the evening. The rural location, the pool, the deck , the view are all grand . Wish I had booked several more days there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Delightful stop on the Druro River.
Our group consisted of 3 couples so the accommodation was great for us. 3 bedrooms overlooking the river were perfect for us and they were each equally comfortable. The setting is spectacular, the house is well equipped and the welcome provisions were most appreciated. Beautiful home in a beautiful setting!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

antonia p., Mississauga, Ontario, canada

Perfect location
The house is hard to find but once you get there, Wow, wonderful views well equip kitchen the bedroom are very roomy and the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lena M., Stockholm

A wonderful week at a wonderful place
We are so greatful to our host and his family for taking so good care of us during our stay. The house is wonderful situated in a beautiful region. We had the perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Damien G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dépaysement total
Séjour dans l'ensemble plus que réussi hôte facilement joignable et arrangeant. Petite touche d'attention en arrivant avec panière de fruit vin du pays et un frigo avec quelques aliment pour le premier soir. Nous avions un bébé et lhote a même pris le temps de nous acheter une bouteille d'eau pour nourrisson et a fait et mis à disposition un lit parapluie 👌 Le seul point un peu négatif et axe d'amélioration c'est les terrasses en bois extérieur qui à mon sens ne sont pas assez entretenues et commence à se casser par endroit (cela devient un peu dangereux).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel Noe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beatiful spot
Amazing place. The train was not a problem
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaft
Ein tolles Haus in traumhafter Lage. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben. Wir haben die Terrasse direkt am See sowie den Pool sehr genossen. Wir sind mit dem Kanu (gehört zu Haus) auf dem Douro gerudert, sind mit den SUP (unser Eigenes) gefahren. Das Haus war sehr sauber und komplett ausgestattet. Sogar der Kühlschrank war gefüllt. Die Kommunikation hätte gerne etwas proaktiver sein können. Alles in Allem: traumhaft
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at the Lakeside House
Our stay has been absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. The architecture of the house was exceptional and worked really well for a family. The area is beautiful and peaceful, and we spent hours sitting and enjoying the view from the terrace over the Douro River. The train runs close by, but it passes quickly, and we just found it charming. We must also mention that we have never been received with such hospitality as in this house. We were welcomed with a lavish fruit platter, a fully stocked fridge, and all sorts of delicious treats. We cannot thank you enough for a fantastic stay, and I give this place my warmest recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Alexandre B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had a wonderful stay, great property, great views and great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rianne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
H
Route to the house was difficult to Find the TomTom Gives you the most short but not the most save route So directionele with route nummers would be netter Than GPS coördinaten
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Espectacular
Tudo foi perfeito, o dono é muito disponível e simpático. A casa é espectacular, muito bem equipada e com um vista incrível. Muito obrigada
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yves F.

Liked: Cleanliness
presque parfait
un endroit incroyable, à l'écart de tout, très calme et reposant. le seul bémol étant la proximité de la voie ferrée, il est impossible de ne pas entendre les trains, en particulier les 2 premiers de la journée : 6h et 7h20.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raquel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nunca esqueceremos
Com autorização dos proprietários realizamos o nosso casamento no dia de São João nesta propriedade que reune todas as condições e comodidades modernas em comunhão com a natureza e a sua paisagem do rio Douro. É certo que o acesso não é o mais fácil mas também é por isso que cria um ambiente tão privado e cheio de beleza. Com todo o apoio de uma comunidade de excelencia a quem estamos muito gratos foi possível organizar e realizar uma cerimónia e festa linda num local idílico. A Casa d'água Douro fará para sempre parte da nossa vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

daniel p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa
Muito bom!