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Lakeside house -----

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A rectangular infinity pool with a wooden deck, two white cushions, and a view of a lake.
A wooden deck with a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by hills and a calm lake.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a stone wall, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of hills.
A pathway lined with lush greenery and a hammock.
A modern house with a glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Baião, Porto District
  • Place, Monastery of Santo André de Ancede
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Caldas de Aregos
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Viseu (VSE)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

4 half bathrooms

Bathroom with shower 1

Shower only

Bathroom with shower 2

Shower only

Bathroom with shower 3

Shower only

WC 1

Toilet

WC 2

Toilet

WC 3

Toilet

WC 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Baiao

Located in Baiao, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Eça de Queiroz Foundation and Exhibition Centre for Vines and Wine are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Garden of Saint Bartholomew and Parque Aquático de Amarante. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Baião, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Quinta de Covela - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Monastery of Santo André de Ancede - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Caldas de Aregos - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Caldas de Aregos Marina - 12 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante das Caldas - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria - O Sonho - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cavacas de Resende - Adozinda de Almeida - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bar Cais Porto Antigo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sabores De Montemuro - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakeside house ----- have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lakeside house ----- pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside house -----?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside house -----?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside house -----?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside house ----- located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Monastery of Santo André de Ancede, Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation. São Tiago de Valadares Church and Exhibition Centre for Vines and Wine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house with the most incredible view. Rooms are clean and beds are super comfortable. Communication with host was easy and efficient. Lots of up-hill treks around the area if you're into trail running/ walks. The kitchen was well stocked with fruit, yogurt, eggs, bread, snacks, potatoes, onions, canned food etc. They also had inflatable kayaks! Dream holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Fabulous location. Wonderful host. Beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Lovely place and super helpful with communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house, overlooking the river, with stunning views. Manuel was a great host and the best stocked kitchen/ house we have ever been to. We really appreciated the beers and fruit on arrival and the other goodies in the fridge. Due to the hidden location of the property you have to park a short walk away. Definitely an eat in house, nearest larger supermarket is about 20 mins drive. We caught the train to Porto and to Regua. We will miss a morning kayak, swim and breakfast on the terrace.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We had a wonderful stay, great property, great views and great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stunning property. A magical location on the banks of the Douro river. The property is exceptionally modern, with a brilliantly equipped kitchen - perfect for cooking meals to be enjoyed on the outside terrace. The pool area is the perfect spot for enjoying the sun and taking in the surroundings. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beatiful spot

Amazing place. The train was not a problem
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic hide away

It was surprise when we got there. It is so unique and beautiful serene green oasis. The property manager was very kind and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not only was the kitchen fully equipped but the host also provided a full refrigerator and excellent quality groceries. Everything was super clean and organized. What a wonderful place. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Remote paradise! Perfect for relaxing in a calm, serene setting, the property is quite tucked away and it feels like being in a green jungle with lots of flowers and vines. The house is amazing, modern and beautiful, and feels very luxurious. We arrived to a fully stocked fridge and pantry, drinks and fruit were provided, which was very welcome and instantly made us feel at home. The owner is very sweet and showed us around, correspondence was very good.The trains did not bother us at all. It was a shame that the exterior of the property was visibly neglected, in stark contrast to the house itself. The pool area could do with new decking, and some of the bank has fallen into the river and is now cordoned off. The photos in the listing do not reflect this and should be updated. I also think that providing a canoe or SUP board would significantly enhance the experience. Overall an amazing stay! Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A spectacular house and garden with a handwriting of great taste, style and love for details

Manuel and João welcomed us at the house and from that very moment we understood that we had arrived at a very special and magic place, feeling very honoured to be there. The house is beautiful in its design and has a very tasteful and decent style and decoration. The architecture of the house perfectly fits into the surrounding nature. It was very clean, the kitchen perfectly equipped with everything you could ever think to be useful. Manuel was so thougthful to even provide and spoil us with a refrigerator full of fresh fruit (some of it directly from the beautiful garden) and other fine foods. The pool area and the beautiful garden are an oasis of peace and relaxation. We enjoyed every minute of our stay, paddled on the Douro with the house‘s canoo and organized an enjoyable round of wakeboarding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
How wonderful to read a comment like this one, thank you very much, It was a honor to welcome such a lovely family. Casa d'agua is always available for you. Best regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente casa, tudo equipado para um estadia de luxo. O acesso é complicado mas por favor seguiam as indicações do anfitrião e vejam o Google maps antes de ir, porque há dois caminhos mas um é muito mais complicado. Mas o anfitrião indicou nos logo o caminho certo para por o nosso carro. A casa é uma maravilha, à beira do rio Douro, tínhamos tudo ao nosso dispor. Se querem umas férias relaxantes e isoladas esta é a melhor forma. Tragam tudo para não terem que sair dado que fica tudo a uns bons 25/30 minutos. Aproveitem não se vão arrepender.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Localizacao impar.Anfitrião muito simpatico.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Casa

Muito bom!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

In die Jahre gekommen - mässiges Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis

Zuerst das Positve: - sehr netter Empfang - spektakuläre Lage + Immobilie - toller Garten nicht so dolle: - das Haus ist in die Jahre gekommen, und wirkt estwas herunter gekommen, es waren viele Beschädigungen/Abnutzungen, bei dieser Preisklasse fühlt sich das ungut an.(Verkleidung v Kühlschrank fehlte, unschöne Spachtelstellen an Wänden in allen Räumen, abfallende Bretter am Pool, Kayak gerissen, altes Schlauchboot (defekt) liegt daneben, vermutlich seit Jahren, Scheibe im Schlafzimmer gerissen, Möbel zum Teil beschädigt, usw. - Bahn fährt zwischen 6 - 23:50h, tagsüber kein Problem, aber morgens wenn man von dem herannahenden Zug geweckt wird, krass das passt nicht zum Mietpreis - Am Wochende ist es sehr laut bis spät in die Nacht, Lärm kommt von Jetskier und Discoparty aus gegenüberliegendem Dorf, - die Bilder sind vermutlich über 10 Jahre alt. - Vermieter ist nicht kompromissbereit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Escapadela no Douro

Positivos - casa bonita num local espetacular - cozinha muito bem equipada - arcondicionado em toda a casa - piscina bonita e muito bem localizada. - jardim muito bonito - restaurante com serviço de entrega em casa Negativos - casa a necessitar de obras - cheiro a esgotos - muitas lâmpadas fundidas - falta de espreguiçadeiras e guarda-sol na piscina - azulejos descolados e tábua solta na zona da piscina Em resumo uma casa lindíssima num local de excelência mas a precisar de obras.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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