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Casa Pinhal - Waterfront & Beach Villa 30 minutes from Porto Airport

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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  • Place, Northern Littoral Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ofir Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Esposende Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Pinhal - Waterfront & Beach Villa 30 minutes from Porto Airport


Please have a look at our video of the house and the local area by

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With a unique location in the heart of a natural park ( Parque Natural do Norte de Portugal ) Casa do Pinhal sits in a tranquil narrow strip full of pine trees between the beach and the river Cavado.

The house has a unique location in that on one side it borders the river Cavado, and on the other side you stroll through pine trees which opens up to huge expanse of have miles of sandy, unspoiled, and never crowded beaches.

The villa is well thought out and provides great 'indoor/outdoor' flow and is set in gardens with more than 1/2 acre of well manicured gardens -with a swimming pool!

Casa do Pinhal, has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms PLUS an Annexe in the garden with a further bedroom (Bunk Beds suitable only for teenagers or confident children) and en-suite shower-room.
There is a living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen ( dishwasher, nespresso machine, and all the usual kitchen appliances ). There is also a separate annex room for laundry with washing machine, iron etc

There are 3 double bedrooms with double beds, all with en-suite, and there 2 twin bedrooms sharing the a family bathroom. This means the main house sleeps a total of 11 persons. Finally there is a bedroom 'annexe' in the garden with Bunk-beds and en-suite shower-room - this is ONLY for teenagers or older/confident children. It has bunk beds, a shower room and a toilet - towels provided. It is functional as opposed to being at the same comfort as the main house. As one previous guest told me... "don't worry, they are not paying the rental invoice 😊"

Facilities
Wireless internet available.
Cable TV with a large flat screen, hi-fi with ipod connection, radio tuner, cd and dvd player

We provide all the linen, towels, beach towels and EVEN bath robes for 10-12

Beach Cafes, Restaurants and grocers store all a few minutes walking distance.
Distance from Porto Airport - 20-25 minutes almost all motorway!
Nearby; Apulia - Great fish restaurants
(Fão) 10 minutes walk - restaurants
Distance from nearest town (Esposende) 20 minutes

Walking distance - 2 Great 'Discotheque' open in Peak season - Bibi and Pasha; friendly and eclectic mix of guests from 21-65!!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OUTSIDE ONLY USING ASHTRAYS PROVIDED

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 47719/AL
Property # 1055618
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Esposende

Esposende is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Northern Littoral Natural Park and Ofir Beach, while Museu de Olaria and Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim are cultural highlights. Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo and Gil Eannes are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Northern Littoral Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ofir Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apulia Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Esposende Beach - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 50 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Ferreiros Station - 25 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buon Appe Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PénoRio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shore House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Rio Doce - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Telepizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Pinhal - Waterfront & Beach Villa 30 minutes from Porto Airport have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Pinhal - Waterfront & Beach Villa 30 minutes from Porto Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Pinhal - Waterfront & Beach Villa 30 minutes from Porto Airport?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Pinhal - Waterfront & Beach Villa 30 minutes from Porto Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Pinhal - Waterfront & Beach Villa 30 minutes from Porto Airport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Pinhal - Waterfront & Beach Villa 30 minutes from Porto Airport located?

Situated in Esposende, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Northern Littoral Natural Park and Ofir Beach. Esposende Parish Church and Monumento Homem do Mar are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb, unique stay in beautiful surroundings. Really well equipped, cosy, and spacious. Loved our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Many thanks for your stay and your kind feedback. All the best
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willem B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We enjoyed our stay in this nice house on a beautiful spot. Very close to a very nice beach and walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Pinhal, lovely location next to a river and the beach. The only issue was that the pool is unheated and a bit chilly but everything else was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margarete C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location

Casa Pinhal was perfect for our family reunion, we ranged in age from 24 to 78 and there was something for everyone. The proximity of the most amazing places to explore, the food, the beach,the shopping for groceries......and of course the wine! The last couple of nights , it was a little chilly, could have used a few cover ups while we enjoyed the evenings at the villa! Lovely people, great country and a nice place to relax Thank you, Fernando and João Margret and family
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay - always welcome
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert Boot

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice property but it is not a 12 person villa it is only 10. The owner/manager, Carlos, confirms that the property details are wrong. The so called annexe is unusable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Maybe next time dont be a muppet and READ the description properly and then take OWNERSHIP for your oversight instead of blaming other people to lessen how bas you look in front of your family for making the mistake! The annexe is EXACTLY as described- suitable ONLY for teenagers or confident children - bunk beds and ensuite showerroom. Seems looking through previous reviews that nobody else had an issue with the description. Just you Must be great to feel special/unique
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcel B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The house is big, very big garden with a great view. Wonderful location. The pool is small but ok (and very cold). The house would need a deep cleaning and some renovation. The price was very high for one week and for this pice towels without holes or a clean oven for instance would be nice. The water pressure was very weak, but maybe this is normal in this area. Contact person at the location, Carlos, was great. Overall we had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

David Hockney would be at home here

Beautiful, cool house. Wonderfully equipped for a large group. Location yards from a stunning beach and on top of a river for paddle boarding. Couple of bikes for shopping trips. We managed without a car but better with one I think. Boats walk is great and bird life amazing. Take your binos. Restaurants in walking distance at Fao but great fish restaurants are an hours walk door to door and limited taxis ( drivers said there were 3 times tourists this year so hopefully this will right itself) Porto is 1/2 hr by taxi and is exquisite. Owner is v responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
Hi Jenny Thanks for your stay and lovely review Best wishes all at Casa Pinhal
Verified

8/10 Good

bert g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leuke villa

Leuke villa en uitzicht op het water zeer dicht bij strand. Wel jammer van de zeemist die veel aanwezig.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zona Preciosa!

Casa perfectamente situada muy grande y espaciosa. La sexta habitación de las literas no es muy habitable y el agua caliente no llega bien a todos los sitios. Aun así, repetiría, la finca es Preciosa. Los dueños muy amables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe maison et emplacement top!

Superbe maison. Tout etait au rdv...soleil (sans la canicule), océan, piscine, surf. L emplacement est top. Tout peut se faire à pied. Les propriétaires sont de bons conseils. Ils sont d une gentilesse hors pair. L envie d y revenir est bien présente. Top!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastique!

Maison de Vacances exceptionnelle! L’emplacement est parfait, à proximité immédiate d’une belle plage et avec un accès privatif à un ponton permettant la pêche aux crabes, à la nasse, ou à l’épuisette!! Beaucoup de petits commerces tout près ou l’on trouve tout le nécessaire (épicerie, marché, restaurant…) Maison très agréable, toute équipée, bien isolée, propre. Literie de bonne qualité. Une location de rêve pour des vacances parfaites!! Il ne manque rien. Communication très agréable avec les propriétaires. C’est TOP! Nous recommandons à 100%!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything perfect

Everything perfect
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Pinhal

Casa Pinhal is a lovely villa extremely well equipped and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay for rest and relaxation. The pool is not heated but is good to swim in though refreshing. The beach is less than 3 minutes walk away. An ideal place for surfing and kite surfing. In easy reach of Porto, Braga and Guimarães for culture etc. Boutique hotel Sense of Ofir a few minutes walk away has a lovely terrace and restaurant. Carlos did everything possible to make our stay stress free and we had a lovely holiday yes I would recommend Casa Pinhal
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FRITZ J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour dans un très beau cadre

La propriété est située dans un environnement paisible. Les extérieurs de la villa sont bien entretenus. Les photos reflètent bien la villa.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Super Strandhaus in ruhiger Umgebung

Wir hatten einen wirklich tollen, entspannten Urlaub in Ofir. Das Haus ist groß, schön eingerichtet und aufgrund des Alters, leider schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Der Fluss ist direkt vor dem Garten und man hört das Meer ebenfalls vom Garten rauschen. Ofir selbst hat nicht so viel zu bieten, aber in wenigen Fahrminuten ist Esposende zu erreichen, Zum Einkaufen oder für Erkundungen braucht man in jedem Fall ein Auto. Kleinere Erledigungen können in Ofir getätigt werden. Alles in allem ein wirklich toller, erholsamer Urlaub.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Danke :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

henriette d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Very nice house, at walking distance from the kitesurf spot, good wind, nice beaches, not crowded. Many other touristic visits possible from Ofir.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for your stay and kind review - always welcome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique

La maison est aussi belle que sur les photos. Il y avait toutes les commodités. Près de Porto, Braga et Guimaraes, idéale pour visiter la région. Nous vous recommandons la maison Ofir. Merci pour l'accueil chaleureux avec une bonne bouteille de vin et de bons gâteaux. Merci João
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Muchas Gracias - Grande Abraco
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

was prachtig

mooie plek een heel comfortabel huis, huiselijk ingericht, veel ruimte en op een hele mooie locatie
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael Z.

Gemütliche Villa in toller Lage

Wir verbrachten unser Familientreffen mit 3 Generationen in dem schönen Haus. Toller Bick auf den Fluss, sehr kurzer Fussweg zum langen und beeindruckendem Sandstrand. Das Haus war sauber und die Ansprechpartner vor Ort sehr hilfsbereit. Bei der Ankunft funktionierte beispielsweise die Heizung nicht vollumfänglich, das Problem wurde aber sofort professionell gelöst. Das Haus inkl. Inventar ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, wir haben uns dennoch sehr wohl gefühlt. Vermutlich bedingt durch die Feuchtigkeit von Meer und Fluss riecht es manchmal im Haus leicht moderig. Bei besseren Lüftungsmöglichkeiten während des Frühlings und Sommers stellt dies sicherlich kein Problem dar. Mitte der Woche haben wir für ein Geburtstags-Dinner den privaten Koch-Service im Haus geniessen können: Ein sehr feines, portugiesisches 3-Gänge Menü mit gutem Wein. Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Danke
Verified

8/10 Good

Isobel W.

Fabulous location for unspoilt beach fun and an authentic experience

A spacious, relaxed and comfortable property with plenty of room for our family party of 8 adults, with space for gathering as a large group or taking time out as a couple or smaller gang. Incredible access to a beautiful beach ( 3 minutes walk) and riverside boardwalk running through a nature reserve. Plenty of equipment at the house, including bikes and a canoe, and a well-equipped kitchen. Friendly surfer vibe in the local hamlet Ofir, with relaxed bars and restaurants in easy walking distance, and fabulous fish restaurants a very short drive away. Friendly hosts who sorted out a minor issue caused by a local power outtage very quickly. Only downside was the unheated pool, which even in August felt freezing - if heated, this would have been an absolute dream property. Easy access to and from Porto via an express metro a few miles away meant that this was a perfect location for a day exploring the city. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks Isobel for your great review - we glad you had a great time. In regards the pool 2018 was an incredibly ‘weird’ year for Western Mainland Europe - the Brits enjoyed one of the hottest summers ever and in Spain and Portugal ‘we’ struggled all summer - so in summary ‘the freezing pool’ as you describe is far from the norm and was a ‘one-off’ ;-) Best wishes
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Great location, house and facilities

Stayed for a week as a party of eight with three children. House and location were as described in photos/text and did not disappoint. Secluded location, excellent house and well kept gardens that suited us well. Pool was spotless with pool man and gardeners both attending during the week. House clean and well equipped with no problems - a little dated in places, but none the worse for it. Easy walk (15mins) to various cafes and bars with a wider choice within 30 minutes walk. No problems at all and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Outstanding location for the beach & water-based activities, great house for larger group

10 of us had an excellent time staying at Casa Pinhal - great gardens and nice pool for relaxing/reading, plenty of space inside and on the patio to choose a comfortable place to be. Ample bathrooms, bedrooms all worked for us ~ combinations of twins and doubles. Kitchen could use a little TLC, but all worked OK. Easy access to the local beaches (Atlantic and river-side) for surfing, horse riding, kite surfing etc., We also found quad-biking and canoeing locally too. Need a car really of you are planning to go out & about (enjoyed Braga, Barcelos, Porto). Would certainly consider returning to the area ~ even in mid July, temperatures were not at all oppressive ~ and also the house if future dates worked.
Archival

8/10 Good

Andrew F.

Amazing location Great Villa Friendly Service

Less than 30 minutes drive door to door from Porto airport the journey from the airport was smooth and hassle free.....a great way to start a holiday with 2 kids and a demanding wife :-)! From when we booked through Fernando and his team to when we arrived at the villa and were met by Joao it was a very smooth and pleasant experience. And we weren't disappointed. The villa's location is quite simply breathtaking.....get the guys to send you an arial picture of the location - for some reason its not on the advert but we got it when we were sent directions etc! We were right on a sort of peninsula - the river estuary on one side right by the garden ( we fished off the garden embankment and caught 2 fish!) and the seaside and beaches on the other side! The house is in sort of a private enclave of nice big expensive villas yet only 5 minutes walk you have the local cafe, mini supermarket and three cafes on the beach. A further 5 minutes and you're in the heart of lots of restaurants. All good quality and so cheap! We travelled as two small families - the kids loved it and so did the wives (the bosses!) Thoroughly recommend the area and the villa Cheers Javier and Susanah Geneva Switzerland
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JACEK T.

Jacek

Ofir is located very far from Poland but it was worth a visit. Every minute was great. House is perfect in every way. I recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Jacek Thank you so much for your stay at the villa. We are so pleased you had such a great time. Ofir has so much to offer and we also have a couple of other smaller homes nearby if you ever come and visit this part of Portugal again Cheers Fernando and Joaõ
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria da Conceição A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Obrigado Até pró ano

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