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House 5 minutes from the beach, Heated pool and 2 SPA

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River House
private heated poll, RIVER HOUSE
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Table pour 19 personnes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18800 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District
  • Torre do Relogio de Caminha
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Vila Praia de Ancora Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Moledo do Minho Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Braga (BGZ)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

House 5 minutes from the beach, Heated pool and 2 SPA

Villa with 5000 square meters of lawn space, 6 +1 BEDROOMS, ADMITS A MAXIMUM OF 18 PEOPLE, located close to the Anchor River, an ideal place to coexist with nature and observe the surrounding birdlife.

Gated property.
SILENCE AND TOTAL PRIVACY.
Parties not permitted, nor noise after 11pm.

It has fast wifi, 2 free canoes to enjoy the river and the river beach, games room, table tennis, private outdoor pool heated to 30 degrees, 2 Jacuzzis at 40 degrees all year round, one of them in CASA DA ÁRVORE, right by above the river and the casacata, lawn tennis court, rackets, mini-golf irons available free of charge on well-kept lawn. Natural massage waterfalls next door.

SPA/jaccuzzi open all year round!

New: tree house also with wifi and bathroom for the kids to enjoy the river and the birdlife!

Private indoor parking for 5 cars.

The River house, Ideal for a peaceful holiday | 700 m2 loft-style house next to the Anchor River. Come and discover the comfort of this house and its natural pool. In the south courtyard, the house has a large balcony with access to the 6 bedrooms AND 5 BATHROOMS. Excellent location. House located very close to the beaches of Ancora, Moledo and Afife.

Nice, calm place, with exuberant nature, lots of native vegetation and lots of birds. The property has its own access to the river and the river beach, via rustic stairs that go down the bank. The farm is walled and has a remote-controlled gate.

The RIVER HOUSE, ground floor and spacious, comprises a 60 m2 lounge with living area, unlimited wifi, dining room with seating for up to 20 people, 5 +2 bedrooms all with terrace and heating (three suites, two of them with 1 with a double bed each + baby bed, and the other with 5 single beds; another bedroom with 4 beds (twin beds, which can be joined together), and also a bedroom with 3 twin beds and 1 double bunk bed, ideal for teenagers or children And another sixth small bedroom with single bed.
Therefore, they sleep more than 19. Ideal: up to 16 people.

Enjoy outdoor dining with a BBQ area and table for eighteen!

Hot bread at 300m.

Other restaurants with fresh fish 1.5km away. Great for rest, parties, hiking, trails, climbing and orienteering, retreats and leisure.

Fully equipped kitchen with 3 different coffee machines, washing machine and dishwasher, 2 microwaves, modern induction hob, electric hob, toaster, electric roaster, magic blender, toaster, hot water kettle, 2 large combined refrigerators, freezer, cutlery, plates, induction pans, baking dishes, frying pans, corkscrews, colanders, everything.

Coffee: The house has 3 coffee machines: a Nespresso type that uses Dolce Gusto capsules. Another normal Espresso type that uses ground coffee. And another bag.

In the garden: tables with Caribbean straw hats next to the river, also a large stone barbecue and another portable one, additional stone table on the river bank; volleyball court with net and 12 sun loungers.

In the solarium, fully protected from prying eyes, additional wooden table and chairs for 18.

Bed linen and towels are provided by us.

Canoes to visit the water mills and enjoy all the uniqueness of the natural landscape, heritage and cultural elements present along the river.

In the river, you can also see the Northern Boga and the Common Boga, the Water Lizard, the Common Midwife Toad, and the Pointed-Snouted Frog (which is almost threatened with extinction)

1.5 km from the number one beach in Portugal (according to the English newspaper INDEPENDENT): Vila Praia de Ancora.
Easy access allows visits to the north or south: Viana do Castelo is a city you cannot miss. To the north you can visit Moledo, Caminha and take the ferry to Spain where you can visit Monte de Santa Tecla with its castros and from its top observe the spectacular views of the estuary of the river Minho, a place where nature is still respected .

The house is close to the mouth of the River Minho, where you can practice various water sports (canoeing, rafting, watercraft rental, sailing, rowing). Possibility to rent a Taxi - a boat that allows you to go to the beach either on Ilha dos Amores or on the island of Forte da Ínsua.

Leisure dynamics associated with natural values ​​through the use of the 5 trails available in the Natura 2000 Network area (Arga mountains, right next door). The ENTRE O MAR E A MONTANHA trail, with a scenic and ecological scope and a short route, starts at the Camarido campsite, passing through the walls to Alto da Espiga, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes over the Estuary of the Coura and Minho rivers. continues to the Romanesque hermitage of S Pedro de Varais, where you can see a magnificent landscape over the Âncora river valley and the Atlantic coast.

Property manager

Manuel
Premier Host

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 39810/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Caminha

Located in Caminha, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museu de Arte e Arqueologia and Museu do Traje are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shipyards of Viana do Castelo and Golfe de Ponte de Lima. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District

What's nearby

  • Torre do Relogio de Caminha - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Caminha Igreja Matriz - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 13 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Moledo do Minho Beach - 20 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 28 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camipao Parque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Paraíso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Petinga Doce - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Fortaleza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quinta do Cruzeiro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House 5 minutes from the beach, Heated pool and 2 SPA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is House 5 minutes from the beach, Heated pool and 2 SPA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at House 5 minutes from the beach, Heated pool and 2 SPA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is House 5 minutes from the beach, Heated pool and 2 SPA located?

This family-friendly Caminha villa is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Torre do Relogio de Caminha and Republic Square. Vila Praia de Ancora Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Magda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous place!
When we drove through the gate our initial impression was ‘wow!’. The outdoor space at the property is amazing, and is very well kept. It surpassed our expectations. We were a group of 14 (kids age 8-14, and parents) and had the most wonderful time at River House. There are a lot of activities to do - the kids spent as much time in the river exploring on canoes as they did in the pool! There is enough indoor and outdoor space that everyone can spend time together, or can find time away from the group if they need some peace & quiet! The house also had plenty of space. There are 5 main bedrooms, and we were able to configure the sleeping arrangements to meet our needs (incl 5 kids in one room). Air con is not available in all bedrooms. The furnishings are not the most modern, but this did not impact on our stay negatively in any way - we spent the vast majority of the time in the amazing outdoor space anyway! Be mindful if renting a car the entrance road is very narrow with walls either side … do not rent a large car! We had a small SUV and had to drive down the road 50m or so with wing mirrors folded to avoid losing them. But with a good guide and a deep breath it’s worth the nerves to stay here! Manuel was a super host, very responsive to messages and took time to orientate us to the property when we arrived. Thank you Manuel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ancora holiday
Amazing location, really rural and unspoiled. Easy walk to town centre and beach. Plenty to see and do. We spent many days just staying around the house - the grounds, river, swimming pool and hot tub were all great. Some of the furniture and fixtures and fittings are a bit tired, but perfectly serviceable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House
A great place to spend time with friends and family. Nice location by the river with lots to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catarina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 semanas de puro descanso
Mal entramos nos portões somos invadidos por uma sensação de bem estar e alívio, parece que entramos num outro mundo. Nenhuma fotografia consegue demonstrar a grandeza e beleza da propriedade e envolvencia...éramos 14, dos 0 aos 87 anos, todos aproveitámos a propriedade à sua maneira...na piscina, no jacuzzi, ao sol, à sombra, no jardim, a jogar volei, nas canoas, nas bicicletas, a descobrir a fauna e flora ou simplesmente a descansar e ouvir o chilrear dos passarinhos..muito bem servido nas redondezas (supermercados, farmácias, restaurantes,...) e muito bem localizado, com uma variedade enorme de praias e locais a visitar. Saliento também a disponibilidade de proprietario. Enfim...foram 2 semanas muito bem passadas.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisk
Flott uteområde, med rikelig plass til at voksne og barn kunne være i aktivitet. Volleyballnettet var flittig i bruk. Mange rom, så man kunne trekke seg tilbake ved behov.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large villa in a beautiful setting.
The villa is ideal for a family get together, it accommodated 16 of us, 9 adults and 7 children. There was lots of outside space, beautiful grounds, and lots of activities to entertain the children. It is near to the coast with pretty seaside villages and good restaurants. The villa itself is in need of a little TLC which in a way lessened the worry of accidental damage by 7 children. Bedding etc spotless, pool very safe for children, less appealing to adults, and all in all we had a wonderful time. One word of warning, do not hire a large car, the access is very very narrow and I mean very very narrow. It is walled all the way down and there is literally inches either side. We managed ok until the last day and scraped 2 cars, we had extra insurance so fortunately it didn’t cost us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

TARSI D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfecto
Todo perfecto, la casa y el entorno.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL ANGEL V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Espectacular
Si te gusta la tranquilidad, la naturaleza , un jardín de ensueño en un entorno precioso, esta es la casa.Con unas instalaciones sobresalientes , habitaciones exteriores , jardín enorme con intimidad al lado de un río espectacular. Pasamos una semana increíble. Hemos viajado a muchas casas, pero si tuviéramos que elegir a una a la que regresaríamos , esta estaría de número 1. Tuvimos algunos problemillas que fueron solventados prácticamente al instante por Manuel que tuvo un comportamiento ejemplar con nosotros.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

lurdes manuela s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super maison grande et spacieuse . Il faudrait revoir l'eau chaude pour les douches.
Super piscine. Le jacuzzi était très bien. Dommage, nous n'avons pas pu faire de vélo... inutilisables. Trop vétustes et en mauvais état... mais nous avons pu faire du canoë... le propriétaire a été très agréable et bienveillant. Merci....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Carine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Agréable reposant mais Très déçu
L’acces À la maison pourrait être précise que c est vraiment très étroit donc passer avec une grosse voiture compliqué Piscine agréable espace dans la maison jardin bien entretenu à proximité de commerces et restaurants Eau chaude uniquement dans une salle de bain donc pour 14 pas top Certains meubles( tables ) étaient fixés au sol Bibelots collés sur les tables de chevets commodes et lavabo Meubles sous lavabo idem coller donc très peu d emplacement pour poser et ranger nos affaires Pas de clé pour fermer les wcs Beaucoup de vieux appareils dans la cuisine grillé pain qui ne s arrête pas et par exemple pas de fouet de petites cuillères de piques à brochettes que 2 saladiers .. enfin quand on est 14 c est un peu light ... Ce sont p être des petits détails mais étant en groupe c était folklorique au moments des repas Deux tables à l extérieur mais à 14 impossible d y manger tous ensemble En gros on aurait dû diviser le groupe heureusement une mini table n était pas fixer !!! C est dommage car la maison était grande spacieuse de beaux endroits mais elle est vieillissante Quand on vois les photos on ne peux pas voir tous ces détails Nous étions 6 couples et deux petits J ai demandé la photo de la 6 eme chambre que j ai eu un peu avant de partir mais avec un lit gigogne et qui est à l extérieur dans une cabane donc pour des ados super mais pour des couples bof on a donc dû dormir à 6 dans une chambre ... enfin voilà c est là 1 ère fois que depuis 8 ans une location nous déçois surtout à 6000e pour 15 jours
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabuloso!
Espaço exterior fabuloso, o que proporciona momentos bastante agradáveis e tranquilos em harmonia com a natureza! Linda a fauna e flora existentes, dignas de apreciação! A casa da árvore é muito romântica, com esplanada e outros recantos encantadores! Área da piscina abrigada do vento, o que é bastante positivo no nosso litoral Norte. Cozinha muito bem equipada, com todos os utensílios e equipamentos necessários para confecção e serviço das refeições para famílias numerosas. A repetir!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cátia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa âncora
Uma excelente estadia Apesar do tempo não ter estado muito bom, não nos impediu de divertir e aproveitar as inúmeras atividades que a casa proporciona A repetir, sem dúvida 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

Perfect House for young groups!
We stayed at the River House with a group of 16 young guys in the age between 20 and 23. The house is absolutly perfect for relaxing holidays with a lot of possibilities for activities! Cycling, Canoe, Volleyball, Pool ... it was never boring! The highlight was the whirlpool we used every evening. The distance to the beach by bike is about 10-15 minutes, absolutly ok, the beach is great, gooy waves for surfing and not too much tourists. For us it was no problem to celebrate in the evening at the house, there were no complanations by neighbours etc. The House owner Manuel is absolute uncomplicated and reliable, for example he gave us more bikes so that we had enough for the group. All an all a great accomodation for young groups who like a mix between an activating and relaxing holiday trip!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jose D.

Fantásticas férias
Casa espetacular, a repetir sem duvida.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ana N.

Férias fantásticas
Casa com todas as comodidades, muito bem equipada e grande espaço para as crianças brincarem. A piscina aquecida é fantástica e o spa fez as delícias dos adultos. O rio é muito limpo e, com o calor que se fez sentir este Verão, proporcionou uns fantásticos banhos e brincadeiras com as canoas!! O Manuel foi muito simpático e prestável, indicando-nos todos os sítios que poderíamos visitar nas redondezas, incluindo as praias. Muito bom! Iremos voltar mais vezes!! Recomendamos vivamente :)))

About the host

Hosted by Manuel

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish

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