Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun.
Inserted in Quinta do Ameal, which has an area of approximately 4ha, CASA mainstay is a Country house, located in S. Baths parish Vicente, 12 km from Penafiel and about 40 Port in full the Vinho Verde region. It enjoys a very quiet rural surroundings and is surrounded by a kiwifruit orchard. Built in granite is a construction of the nineteenth century, typically agricultural, where the cellar was converted into a dining room and the barn in the living room, both air-conditioned. One of the mill stones used as the basis for the fireplace. The house has 8 rooms, all air conditioned and with full private bathroom, as well as. It offers a garden with swimming pool and a large lawn with recreational facilities and entertainment for children and a small golf driving range. It also has a car park for a few dozen cars. The area is particularly rich in monuments and historical vestiges: dolmens, menirs, Roman forts and múiltiplas churches and Romanesque monuments (The House is included in the Route of the Sousa Valley Romanesque). The House, by the relative proximity in which it is the Douro Wine Region, is an excellent foothold for visiting this Region The area is also well known for its magnificent regional cuisine and the artesanato-
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
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
About the area
Penafiel
Located in Penafiel, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Penafiel Municipal Museum and Museu da Lousa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quinta da Aveleda and Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura. Travelling with kids? Consider Magikland and Centro Cultural de Paredes. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Saint Vincente Inatel Chapel - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Jardim de Torrao Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Hintze Ribeiro Disaster Memorial - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Hintze Ribeiro Bridge - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Magikland - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
Irivo Station - 20 min drive
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Flor Do Monte - 8 min drive
2Rios - Steakhouse & Bar - 7 min drive
Churrasqueira Café Ventura - 6 min drive
Bar de Bitetos - 12 min drive
Casa dos Presuntos - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun.?
As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun. on 7 June 2026 start from AU$1,395, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Make yourself at home away from home. Rest and have fun. located?
This family-friendly Penafiel cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint Vincente Inatel Chapel and Jardim de Torrao Park. Duoro River and Hintze Ribeiro Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful villa in a central location in the Duoro
This is a wonderful property, with great character and complete with all amenities and a swimming pool in a semi-rural area. It was the perfect base for our group of friends to explore the attractions in the region, laze by the pool and gather for meals on the terrace. Our host was exceptionally friendly and helpful, with lots of recommendations for the best things to see and do in the region.
Nigel K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Dear Nigel
Thank you for the kind review.
It is easy to please a group as respectful and friendly as yours.
Thank you once again for coming and thank you very much for the impeccable way you left our home.
Come back often! The doors will always be open
Lovely big converted farmhouse with 8 en-suite bedrooms, large kitchen, plenty of seating indoors and outside. Lovely pool, sunbathing area and outdoor amenities. Short walk down to snack bar with delicious cakes. Pizza/burger takeaway/restaurant was great. Good location for Pinhao (1 1/2 hr drive) to get to Douro river trips on GetYourGuide, Aldo got train from Penafirl into Porto. All in all would recommend for large group get togethersFew small niggles-washing machine bit leaky, would have been more convenient to have more than the 1 gate remote we were given, but worked around it.
TRES AGREABLE(sauf équipements de cuisine à revoir:machine à laver,cafetière,four…) avec PISCINE(un +),VASTE(nous étions 14 dont 2 de -1an),TRES BIEN ENTRETENUE.PARFAITE POUR SE REPOSER DANS UNE REGION PEU TOURISTIQUE,CORRESPOND AUX PHOTOS DU SITE,PERSONNEL EFFICACE ET DISPONIBLE.IMPOSSIBILITES DE TROUVER CUISINIERE ET BABY SITTER PARLANT OU ANGLAIS OU FRANCAIS.
Bernard d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Bonjour Mr De Rotalier
Bien merci de votres comentaires.
Nous alons tenir en compte ce que vous dis dans ce qui concerne au equipement.
Amicalrment
Jose Rocha
La propriété est conforme à l'annonce. Nous étions une famille de 12 personnes : 8 adultes et 4 enfants dont un de - de 2 ans. La piscine est super grande tout le monde en a profité. Grand jardin bien entretenu.
Les points à améliorer sont les équipements de cuisine (micro-onde, plaque éléctrique et four)
REGINE P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival
8/10 Good
Mario D.
27 Apr 2017
Merveilleuse maison
Propriété privé merveilleuse, et propre avec de la place pour tous (16 personnes, 8 adultes + 6 ado), grande piscine. Commerce et un maraîcher à proximité.
Nous avons passé d''excellentes vacances dans cette magnifique maison dont le descriptif et les photos sur le site correspondaient tout a fait. La seule chose à améliorer de l'ombre sur les 2 patios car les parasols à force de les déplacer sont de moins en mois efficace (avec une toile d'ombrage par exemple.
Merci encore pour l'accueil
Mario D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cristina A.
1 Oct 2015
Um encanto!
Não posso deixar de registar o fantástico fim de semana de convívio familiar que pude vivenciar, com 16 pessoas, na Casa dos Esteios. Destaque para o conforto, o requinte da decoração no seu estilo rústico/romântico, a envolvência e espaço exterior, incluindo a piscina. Tanto espaços interiores como exteriores encontram-se perfeitamente conservados e limpos. A casa dispunha de todos os utensílios necessários e em quantidade abundante. O bom gosto dos proprietários reflete-se em cada detalhe.
As expectativas foram ultrapassadas. Tudo isto, aliado à simpatia, cordialidade e disponibilidade dos proprietários, são razões para querer voltar à Casa dos Esteios. Até breve.
Cristina A.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Muito obrigados pelas amáveis palavras que nos dirigiram, relativas à estadia na nossa CASA DO ESTEIOS, no fim de semana de 26/27 de Setembro.
São palavras que, embora não ultrapassem o nosso dever de prestar serviços da melhor qualidade, constituem um estímulo a que, em permanência, sempre " façamos mais e melhor".
Esperamos que nos deem o prazer de voltar, com a esperança de estas vossas palavras possam vir a ser repetidas.
Os proprietários da CASA DOS ESTEIOS