House 5 minutes from the beach, Heated pool and 2 SPA

Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District
$690 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 18

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Villa with 5000 square meters of lawn space, 6 +1 BEDROOMS, ADMITS A MAXIMUM OF 18 PEOPLE, located close to the Anchor River, an ideal place to coexist with nature and observe the surrounding birdlife.

Gated property.
SILENCE AND TOTAL PRIVACY.
Parties not permitted, nor noise after 11pm.

It has fast wifi, 2 free canoes to enjoy the river and the river beach, games room, table tennis, private outdoor pool heated to 30 degrees, 2 Jacuzzis at 40 degrees all year round, oneof them in CASA DA ÁRVORE, right by above the river and the casacata, lawn tennis court, rackets, mini-golf irons available free of charge on well-kept lawn. Natural massage waterfalls next door.

SPA/jaccuzzi open all year round!

New: tree house also with wifi and bathroom for the kids to enjoy the river and the birdlife!

Private indoor parking for 5 cars.

The River house, Ideal for a peaceful holiday | 700 m2 loft-style house next to the Anchor River. Come and discover the comfort of this house and its natural pool. In the south courtyard, the house has a large balcony with access to the 6 bedrooms AND 5 BATHROOMS. Excellent location. House located very close to the beaches of Ancora, Moledo and Afife.

Nice, calm place, with exuberant nature, lots of native vegetation and lots of birds. The property has its own access to the river and the river beach, via rustic stairs that go down the bank. The farm is walled and has a remote-controlled gate.

The RIVER HOUSE, ground floor and spacious, comprises a 60 m2 lounge with living area, unlimited wifi, dining room with seating for up to 20 people, 5 +2 bedrooms all with terrace and heating (three suites, two of them with 1 with a double bed each + baby bed, and the other with 5 single beds; another bedroom with 4 beds (twin beds, which can be joined together), and also a bedroom with 3 twin beds and 1 double bunk bed, ideal for teenagers or children And another sixth small bedroom with single bed.
Therefore, they sleep more than 19. Ideal: up to 16 people.

Enjoy outdoor dining with a BBQ area and table for eighteen!

Hot bread at 300m.

Other restaurants with fresh fish 1.5km away. Great for rest, parties, hiking, trails, climbing and orienteering, retreats and leisure.

Fully equipped kitchen with 3 different coffee machines, washing machine and dishwasher, 2 microwaves, modern induction hob, electric hob, toaster, electric roaster, magic blender, toaster, hot water kettle, 2 large combined refrigerators, freezer, cutlery, plates, induction pans, baking dishes, frying pans, corkscrews, colanders, everything.

Coffee: The house has 3 coffee machines: a Nespresso type that uses Dolce Gusto capsules. Another normal Espresso type that uses ground coffee. And another bag.

In the garden: tables with Caribbean straw hats next to the river, also a large stone barbecue and another portable one, additional stone table on the river bank; volleyball court with net and 12 sun loungers.

In the solarium, fully protected from prying eyes, additional wooden table and chairs for 18.

Bed linen and towels are provided by us.

Canoes to visit the water mills and enjoy all the uniqueness of the natural landscape, heritage and cultural elements present along the river.

In the river, you can also see the Northern Boga and the Common Boga, the Water Lizard, the Common Midwife Toad, and the Pointed-Snouted Frog (which is almost threatened with extinction)

1.5 km from the number one beach in Portugal (according to the English newspaper INDEPENDENT): Vila Praia de Ancora.
Easy access allows visits to the north or south: Viana do Castelo is a city you cannot miss. To the north you can visit Moledo, Caminha and take the ferry to Spain where you can visit Monte de Santa Tecla with its castros and from its top observe the spectacular views of the estuary of the river Minho, a place where nature is still respected .

The house is close to the mouth of the River Minho, where you can practice various water sports (canoeing, rafting, watercraft rental, sailing, rowing). Possibility to rent a Taxi - a boat that allows you to go to the beach either on Ilha dos Amores or on the island of Forte da Ínsua.

Leisure dynamics associated with natural values ​​through the use of the 5 trails available in the Natura 2000 Network area (Arga mountains, right next door). The ENTRE O MAR E A MONTANHA trail, with a scenic and ecological scope and a short route, starts at the Camarido campsite, passing through the walls to Alto da Espiga, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes over the Estuary of the Coura and Minho rivers. continues to the Romanesque hermitage of S Pedro de Varais, where you can see a magnificent landscape over the Âncora river valley and the Atlantic coast.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing Ski Lift Privileges
  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) No Smoke Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Smartphone Data Usage (unlimited) Unit Size: 8611 Sq Ft (800 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Terrace
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Hot Tub Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Bidet Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Italian Portuguese Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Casino Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Music Library Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Video Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Babysitting Service Available Cabinet Locks Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service Phone Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 18

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Review Review

  • Russell H.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Fabulous location and a wonderful host. The house is lovely, but a bit tired. However, the location, grounds and our host Manuel more than made up for it. Fantastic holiday for all the family

  • Magda B.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    When we drove through the gate our initial impression was ‘wow!’. The outdoor space at the property is amazing, and is very well kept. It surpassed our expectations. We were a group of 14 (kids age 8-14, and parents) and had the most wonderful time at River House. There are a lot of activities to do - the kids spent as much time in the river exploring on canoes as they did in the pool! There is enough indoor and outdoor space that everyone can spend time together, or can find time away from the group if they need some peace & quiet! The house also had plenty of space. There are 5 main bedrooms, and we were able to configure the sleeping arrangements to meet our needs (incl 5 kids in one room). Air con is not available in all bedrooms. The furnishings are not the most modern, but this did not impact on our stay negatively in any way - we spent the vast majority of the time in the amazing outdoor space anyway! Be mindful if renting a car the entrance road is very narrow with walls either side … do not rent a large car! We had a small SUV and had to drive down the road 50m or so with wing mirrors folded to avoid losing them. But with a good guide and a deep breath it’s worth the nerves to stay here! Manuel was a super host, very responsive to messages and took time to orientate us to the property when we arrived. Thank you Manuel!

  • Andrea P.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2023

    Stayed Jul 22, 2023

    Amazing location, really rural and unspoiled. Easy walk to town centre and beach. Plenty to see and do. We spent many days just staying around the house - the grounds, river, swimming pool and hot tub were all great. Some of the furniture and fixtures and fittings are a bit tired, but perfectly serviceable.

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2022

    Stayed Aug 6, 2022

    A great place to spend time with friends and family. Nice location by the river with lots to do.

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2022

    Stayed May 27, 2022

    The villa is ideal for a family get together, it accommodated 16 of us, 9 adults and 7 children. There was lots of outside space, beautiful grounds, and lots of activities to entertain the children. It is near to the coast with pretty seaside villages and good restaurants. The villa itself is in need of a little TLC which in a way lessened the worry of accidental damage by 7 children. Bedding etc spotless, pool very safe for children, less appealing to adults, and all in all we had a wonderful time. One word of warning, do not hire a large car, the access is very very narrow and I mean very very narrow. It is walled all the way down and there is literally inches either side. We managed ok until the last day and scraped 2 cars, we had extra insurance so fortunately it didn’t cost us.

  • Max K.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2016

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We stayed at the River House with a group of 16 young guys in the age between 20 and 23. The house is absolutly perfect for relaxing holidays with a lot of possibilities for activities! Cycling, Canoe, Volleyball, Pool ... it was never boring! The highlight was the whirlpool we used every evening. The distance to the beach by bike is about 10-15 minutes, absolutly ok, the beach is great, gooy waves for surfing and not too much tourists. For us it was no problem to celebrate in the evening at the house, there were no complanations by neighbours etc. The House owner Manuel is absolute uncomplicated and reliable, for example he gave us more bikes so that we had enough for the group. All an all a great accomodation for young groups who like a mix between an activating and relaxing holiday trip!

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$690+
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