Casa Douro Terrace -River Views Douro Valley 60' from Porto Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Casa Douro Terrace -River Views Douro Valley 60' from Porto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Casa Douro Terrace -River Views Douro Valley 60' from Porto located?

This family-friendly Baiao villa is located on a river, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Monastery of Santo André de Ancede, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eça de Queiroz Foundation and Quinta de Covela. Garden of Saint Bartholomew and Exhibition Centre for Vines and Wine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

25 Jun 2025

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Amazing home in the Douro Valley

Wow! What a privilege to stay in a one of a kind architecturally amazing home overlooking the Douro River. João, our host, helped us navigate our way to the home and welcomed us with chocolate, wine and kindness.The accommodations lacked nothing. The home was clean, comfortable, beautiful, well-appointed and a view that felt more like a postcard than reality.I would definitely recommend this home, and personally, I look forward to another opportunity to visit.Thank you João for everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

2 Jan 2025

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Christmas

Beautiful views over Valley. Cozy and comfy place to celebrate together

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

26 May 2023

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Wonderful place

An amazing place to stay in the Douro. Beautiful place and a great location with views of the Douro . Ideal for relaxing or sightseeing around the area. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

15 Sept 2024

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KCJM

Very nice property, beautiful views, owner very friendly and informative

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

4 Jul 2022

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This is the first time I have stayed at a VRBO and it was better than expected.

The host was responsive and very helpful. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

21 Apr 2024

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Beautiful house and view

Or stay was perfect. From the rainbow over the Douro in the morning to the nice sunsets. Made ourselves a little piri-piri chicken in the bbq. Staff from local Mercado were super friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

21 Feb 2024

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Perfect hideaway

The property is superb, everything you need is there, and the view is very special. We took the train to Porto and back, which was great, but were really glad to get back to the space and tranquility of the house. Joao is an excellent host, great communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

17 Jul 2023

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Wonderful Property

We enjoyed everything about our stay here (July 2023). João went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and was extremely helpful in informing us about the local area. I would highly recommend this property! Thank you João!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T., Lansing, MI

16 Jan 2020

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Wonderful famly holiday

Casa Douro Terrace is an excellent location for exploring the Douro Valley. We had a family of 7 adults and we had plenty of room. Joao and Orlanda were very accommodating. We very much enjoyed the Port and cake that were left for us on arrival. I would recommend this property to anyone exploring the Douro!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

James H.

12 May 2023

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Our stay at Casa Duro Terrace

A wonderful location—great scenery— wonderful host — typical mountain roads!! Just don’t be in a hurry!!! Amazing flowers along the road. We would certainly recommend it highly

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

16 Apr 2019

Great place for a rural base in the Douro Valley

Secluded spot (car essential). Very quiet. Magnificent views from the terrace. Very comfortable house with all the essentials and much more. Great place to explore the Douro Valley. João, the host is very welcoming (wine, cake, oranges, chocolates and fresh flowers) charming and discreet- available if you need him. Highly recommended.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joy B., Lakeland, Florida USA

28 Apr 2023

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Fabulous property

Absolutely stunning property with incredible views, We spent many hours on the patio relaxing with a stunning view of terraced landscape and the river. Our favorites were the patio and day trips to many stunning nearby towns and villages. My daughter and i enjoyed wineries and the train ride through the douro wine region was breathtaking. You do need a car to get there and be able to get around. The property owner was very helpful with a personal introduction to the house and many tips on how to get around and special places to visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cori-Lynn M.

22 Aug 2019

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Gem In the Douro

This is a "gem" in the Douro Valley. Peaceful, serene, family orientated house, beautiful and outstanding location. When in the Douro Valley, it is like a vacation on top of a vacation. We enjoyed our stay. The house was great ~ clean, opened, large, great view, fabulous outside deck to sit and enjoy the church bells that ring over the valley while enjoying the outstanding view. Our hosts were more than we could ask for. Accommodating in the utmost respect. Blessed to have found this place and meet our hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederick C., Prevost, Canada

2 Sept 2023

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In the hearth of the Douro valley

This property has an astonishing view of the Douro Valley and it's near vineyards, without the need to drive for hours to reach them. Also, the air conditioning in each bedroom was very welcome during the heatwaves. João was very kind to show us everything we needed in the house and in the region... do not miss the small vineyard just 5 minutes away with their excellent white and rosé wines! As a side note, this house is located in the mountains, so the parking spot is a bit narrow and only two sides of the house have viable windows... but what a view!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nirmal M., San Francisco

5 Jul 2023

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Paradise in the heart of Douro`

We really enjoyed our week-long stay at João's beautiful home perched on the crest of the hills enveloping a valley with views of lush green forests, vineyards and the Douro river. The home is spacious and well appointed with amenities. The place is a great location to stay if you plan to explore the Douro valley with its many vineyards, wineries and small towns and villages with its igrejas, quintas and miradouros. João took care to give us a walkthrough of his home, a few of his recommendations and then wished us a good stay. His recommendations didn't disappoint. Our stay was comfortable, relaxed and rejuvenating. We will eagerly look for opportunities to come and stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

charlie s.

4 Sept 2019

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Great place to explore the Douro Valley !!!

Wow the pictures could not capture the views from the decks they were amazing day and night .... the best morning coffee place and a awesome way to start our day ! The house had everything we needed but we didn’t use much... if we were there longer I’m sure we could have made use of more. The place was clean and had lots of towels and bedding. Make sure to leave time to go down the 222 it is an amazing drive Do not miss it !!! It is spectacular. The couple was great and they were easy to get intouch with via text or call. I would recommend this property anytime and would stay again if we were lucky enough to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

10 Jul 2022

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Space, peace and tranquility

Beautiful modern house with wonderful views to the Douro and to the opposit side of the valley. The house is so well equipped and comfortable, it feels like a home which is loved. The hosts were charming, generous and helpful always available to assist with suggestions. One needs a car as the terrain is steep and the property is quite isolated. The train station is 10 minutes drive away with regular trains to Porto or the other direction. Lots of places were accessible. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in the Douro.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucia & Peter K.

22 Jul 2018

Superb - Met every expectation.

Property was as advertised. Magnificent location with spectacular views where photos do not do justice to the reality. Somewhat isolated but exactly what we wanted for a lengthy stay of 8 weeks to explore the Douro region and the cultural and historic centres of northern Portugal. Hosts Joào & Orlanda were welcoming, warm and friendly. During our stay we had regular communication with them as they queried if all our needs were being met. Superb hosts and just lovely people. Score on any criteria -- 10 out of 10 and would highly recommend this property. Thank you Joáo & Orlanda for giving us an experience of your land and culture which we will always treasure. Peter & Lucia Keightley, Melbourne Australia.

Stayed 56 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

15 Feb 2023

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Awesome scenery

We were a party of six from Canada coming from Porto. The drive was awesome and the scenery from the back deck was very spectacular. Joao met us at the house and gave us a welcoming tour which included a bottle of Port, a beautiful chocolate cake and some chocolates wrapped in foil. They were delicious! We had loaded up on groceries before leaving Porto and this was a good decision as there wasn’t much for local mercado’s nearby. Also we mentioned to Joao that we were looking to visit a local winery and he arranged for us tour a 5 star facility nearby to learn all about the business and to taste their best products. This property is actually in the vinho verde region of Portugal just short of the Douro valley where the real port is produced but the scenic drive and the spectacular views were well worth the efforts to find it.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

27 Oct 2019

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Worth the Journey

After walking the hills of Obidos, Coimbra and Porto we were thrilled to arrive at Joao and Orlanda's house in Ancede. The pictures fall short in showing off the beauty and charm and warmth of the house. Joao and Orlanda were there to greet us and introduce us to their house. They left us with beautifully arranged treats on the dining room table. The kitchen was one of the best supplied kitchens. The rooms are large and the linens great. The wood floors and the woodwork aroung the house are beautiful. Step outside on the deck and the view of the Douro River and valley make you want to stay forever. We were only there for 2 night. It would be easy to stay for longer. Driving on some of the roads in this area is not for the feint of heart, but i don't know if you even need to leave the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

11 Mar 2020

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A slice of life away from the crowds

The house is so beautiful! The views are amazing, and Joao could not be kinder. He provided every single thing to make us comfortable and happy. It’s a great place to relax, and the house has everything you need. The terrace is breathtaking! Don’t stay here if your main interests are the wineries. This Is is on the border of the Vinho Verde and Douro DOC, and the biggest cluster of wineries are not close by. The driving, although stunning, is winding and sometimes hair-raising.. However, the scenery is fantastic, and the nearby area is much more “real” than the area farther east which is packed with wineries. We had much more of a sense of how people live, and less of a “curated” experience of being in a place set up to receive tourists. There are wineries in the Douro DOC that are close enough for day trips. Make a reservation in advance for Quinta da Crasto or other famous wineries. Closer by, the winery Quinta Covelo was wonderful and incredibly beautiful. This house is beautiful and comfortable, and a lovely place to relax. The kitchen is great for cooking, and feels like home. Thank you, Joao!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

30 May 2022

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Quiet home with a stunning view

The home was exactly as advertised! Amazing view of the river and Douro Valley. Spotlessly clean and I was amazed that all of the windows were also spotless to take advantage of the wonderful views. There is a constant breeze, sometimes strong, but refreshing. When hot, shade on the deck is hard to come by, but really not much of an issue. The kitchen was modern and fairly well outfitted for cooking and eating. As with all rentals, I found that the knives were very dull, but I have learned to bring a collapsible sharpening rod! I was a little disappointed in the grill as it was very dirty and greasy, lacked grilling tools and nothing around to clean it up. My wife loved the washing machine and appliances. We would absolutely rent here again. It fit our life style perfectly. It is a bit away from grocery stores and you DO NOT want to drive at night on any of the roads in the Douro As parking is very limited so people simply park either halfway on the road, or in some cases, in the middle of the road. Somewhat startling to round one of the constant bends in the road to find car parked in the middle of your lane. Also, DO NOT TRUST GOOGLE MAPS. What it identifies as a road will frequently be a cobble stone, one lane road that narrows down to a small car width and requires the mirrors to be folded in. This can cause a bit of a nervous meltdown by your passengers. Okay for the locals but very nerve wracking for others.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika P.

5 Jul 2025

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Breathtaking view from terrace and a well-equipped family home

We can only confirm everything that was written here by other guests. It is absolutely worth it going there! We had only three days there in this large house surrounded by nature on our road trip through Portugal and Galicia, but next time, we will try to stay longer, because there is so much to discover there. We can absolutely recommend taking the train ride up the Douro valley to Pinhao or one of the other charming little towns there! Many thanks to Joao for the friendly reception - and the local wine and beer we found in the fridge were very welcome on a hot day!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

michel j.

16 Jun 2025

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Emplacement calme pour visiter le douro,dommage qu’il

Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

3 Jun 2024

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Douro Valley escape

Everything was spot on! Only problem was being able to initially find the property as I had difficulty driving and looking at google maps at the same time and not being conversant in Portuguese. Thankfully we were rescued by the owner as there was a main road closed not marked. Afterwards, things were great!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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