“Relaxation on the river”

Comfortable , relaxing , peaceful and beautiful spot right on the river. Swim and canoe and walk and chill. Our family loved our stay , the delicious breakfasts and the wonderful hostess , Juliana , who made the stay so special. It’s the ideal spot to unwind under the trees while listening to the … more

Comfortable , relaxing , peaceful and beautiful spot right on the river. Swim and canoe and walk and chill. Our family loved our stay , the delicious breakfasts and the wonderful hostess , Juliana , who made the stay so special. It’s the ideal spot to unwind under the trees while listening to the birds. The rooms were comfortable and tastefully furnished.

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“Remote and Beautiful Get-away”

We had the pleasure of staying in Casas de Pousadouro for two nights. The setting is lovely and the apartment was a good size, private and very comfortable, with a great view of the river. Unfortunately, the weather was pretty dreary - rainy, cool and foggy, so we didn't take advantage of the kay… more

We had the pleasure of staying in Casas de Pousadouro for two nights. The setting is lovely and the apartment was a good size, private and very comfortable, with a great view of the river. Unfortunately, the weather was pretty dreary - rainy, cool and foggy, so we didn't take advantage of the kayaks or relaxing by the pool. Julianna was terrific - kind and helpful. She gave us a number of suggestions for eating and activities, including taking a train trip down the river, hiking options, and a few near-by restaurants. We did them all, and our trip was much better because of this insider information. The bed was very comfortable, the breakfast was large and very good. We had some trouble finding the location, and the driving around there can be pretty hairy - small, twisting roads and VERY hilly. Not for the faint-of-heart drivers, but worth the anxiety.

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“One-of-a-Kind Property”

Loved my stay at Casas de Pousadouro! I booked The Rocks, and was very happy with my selection. Three nights were perfect for a solo stay. I spent one day relaxing and the other working (mostly Zoom calls). I purchased groceries in Marco de Canaveses (although I saw the the mercado when I stopped i… more

Loved my stay at Casas de Pousadouro! I booked The Rocks, and was very happy with my selection. Three nights were perfect for a solo stay. I spent one day relaxing and the other working (mostly Zoom calls). I purchased groceries in Marco de Canaveses (although I saw the the mercado when I stopped in Baião, and it would have sufficed fine) and prepared my own dinners. PROS - Juliana, the manager / valet / front desk agent / concierge is a star! Prior to my stay, she replied to my emails quickly and thoroughly. During it, she helped with everything from providing walking advice to securing a wayward door to helping me back out of the driveway. - Location, location, location. The property is located on the banks of a bay of the Douro, and the views of the bay, the river, the village across from it, and the occasional train are stunning. - Close to train station. - Unique design. The Rocks is carved into the rocks: they form some of the walls, and there are actually ferns growing out of it. The floor in the living room is glass panels, and you can see down to the rocks below. People on my Zooms were asking if I was calling in from a cave. - Another wall consists entirely of floor-to-ceiling windows/doors that can be opened. There's plenty of fresh air and natural light. - Sebastian the cat. - Warm bread, cured ham, and fresh-squeezed orange juice are served every morning. Cheese and yogurt are pre-stocked in the refrigerator. They've pretty much thought of everything: there's also cookies, tea and coffee, crackers, jams, butter, milk (including lactose-free), sugar, butter, water, beer, sodas, bottles of Albarino, port, cookies... - Nespresso machine, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove - Blankets, books, exercise mat - Strong WiFi. - Kayaks, paddle boards - Multiple places to lounge outside: chaise longues, bean bag chairs, hammocks, tables and chairs under umbrellas, etc. - Strong, hot shower - My bungalow was clean, quiet, and dark at night CONS - None! But you need to be comfortable driving on hilly, curvy, narrow roads (quite possibly in fog.) It's both exhilirating and nerve-wracking.

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“Incredible experience!”

Beautiful place with an incredible view! The apartments are great, very well decorated and cozy. There’s a nice pool just above the river, there’s kayaks and paddle boards if you want to go into the river as well. The staff is super friendly and attentive to meet all your needs. Definitely a place … more

Beautiful place with an incredible view! The apartments are great, very well decorated and cozy. There’s a nice pool just above the river, there’s kayaks and paddle boards if you want to go into the river as well. The staff is super friendly and attentive to meet all your needs. Definitely a place you can go either with friends, family, or as a couple. Very peaceful and quiet, amazing for a little getaway from the city! Loved it.

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