Baiao Serra do Marão Hotels

"The staff, the rooms and the incredible meals."

"Casa do Monte, Marcus, Rosa and staff truly gave us the best 4 days of our lives. When planning our wedding we were looking for a place in the Douro Valley that could serve as our wedding venue for 35 people AND a place to stay for all 13 of our friends. After reading reviews of the property and how helpful the host was - we decided to book. It turned out to be the absolute best decision.From the start Marcus was communicative and invaluably helpful in planning our day. He was able to help us book our dinner, flowers, transportation, source our wine and beer, and organized a brilliant team of staff to make it all happen. More than that, he put us at total ease. That is truly priceless. Everything, and we mean EVERYTHING was even better than we could have imagined. The house itself is magical - a true gem in such a charming part of the Douro Valley. It is much bigger than it seems online and you can hang here for days without ever leaving property because there is so much to do. Our group really enjoyed the pool and cooking in the very well appointed kitchen. The breakfast every morning was perfect and the house felt so spacious that even with 15 of us you would have to make an effort to run into everyone! One of our absolute favorite parts about our stay was how the home really felt like home. Marcus went above and beyond to make us feel like the place was ours and to invite all of our friends to enjoy it as well. From the bottom of our hearts - muito obrigado!!!!"

"Ideal location looking over vineyards and the most amazing escape."

"We had the absolute pleasure of staying at this stunning accommodation in the heart of the Douro Valley, and it completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by how immaculately clean and thoughtfully prepared the space was. Every room was spotless and beautifully designed, with every amenity we could have possibly needed—truly a home away from home.The kitchen was fully equipped, making it a joy to cook local meals and enjoy them while soaking in the spectacular surroundings. Speaking of which—the views! Every window framed a postcard-perfect landscape of rolling vineyards and river valleys. It was like living inside a painting.The pool was another highlight—crystal clear, perfectly maintained, and surrounded by panoramic views that made every swim feel like a dream. Whether we were lounging poolside or sipping wine at sunset, we felt completely at peace.As Magellan once said, “The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore.” Likewise, this place reminds you why it’s worth venturing out to explore the world—you might just find paradise.Thank you for an unforgettable stay. We can’t wait to return!"

"Beautiful location, quick helpful responses from host, cleanly. You definitely need a car to stay here, it’s up a winding road for 30 minutes from the nearest small town. Wish we had stayed here longer, would definitely book again. "