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Slate House in Piódão, the Village Where I Was Born—Enjoy an Immersive Experience!

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A room with a large window overlooking a dense forest.
A narrow stone pathway between buildings with traditional architecture, including a wooden door and a window with shutters.
A neatly made bed with white and grey polka dot bedding, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of trees.
A cozy living room with a TV, wooden furniture, a plaid sofa, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a plaid armchair with an orange cushion, a small heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom484 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $137
$130 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

Explore the area

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Piodão, Arganil
  • Place, Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Catedral das Beiras
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Fraga da Pena Waterfall
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Arganil

With a stay at this vacation home in Arganil, you'll be 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Fraga da Pena Waterfall and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach. .This vacation home is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Catedral das Beiras and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Avô River Beach.

What's nearby

  • Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach - 27 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Catedral das Beiras - 29 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Avô River Beach - 30 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Fraga da Pena Waterfall - 33 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • River Beach Loriga - 41 min drive - 20.1 miles

Getting around

  • Covilha Station - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Guarda Rios - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rude Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Delícias De Piodao - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paragem 43 - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Comissão de Melhoramentos de Monte Frio - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Slate House in Piódão, the Village Where I Was Born—Enjoy an Immersive Experience!

Head toward the protected landscape of the Serra do Açor and be enchanted by Piódão, known as the Nativity Scene Village and the grand winner of the 7 Wonders of Portugal in the Remote Villages category, one of the 12 Historical Villages of Portugal and a National Heritage site since 1978. This schist village, located in the municipality of Arganil, in Central Portugal, lives up to its national and international fame. These titles convince thousands of visitors to pass through there every year. However, those who visit Piódão with more time gain even more, experiencing the tranquil nights in the village and absorbing even more of the essence of a perfect place, both as a holiday destination to recharge and for that everyday getaway. It will be a great pleasure to welcome you to our house, right in the center of the village of Piódão, a few steps from the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Parish Church, restaurants with regional flavors, a museum, trails, the Piódão and Foz d'Égua River Beach, and many other wonders. Live this unique experience in an authentic black schist house with a slate roof, whose architecture and decoration have been maintained as they were decades ago, without losing the comfort and practicality of our time. TO EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!

The Piódão NaTour company offers various tours. For more information, visit the Piódão NaTour website.

The Serra da Estrela Natural Park is 47 km away.

Chãs D'Égua Rock Art Interpretation Centre: +351 235 200 137

Piódão Tourist Office and Museum Centre. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00

Piódão River Beach is a 10-minute walk from Encanto de Xisto.

The Foz D'Égua bathing area is a 30-minute walk along a beautiful and unmissable medieval trail or a 10-minute drive away.

The region has numerous other bathing areas. For more details, consult the Arganil Municipal Council website.

The trails and walks are great opportunities to appreciate and feel the beauty, richness and charm of this place. Here you will find suggestions for 11 scenic trails in the Piódão area, available on the AllTrails website. Fraga da Pena Waterfall: For more information, visit the Visit Arganil website. The charm of schist awaits you.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and games.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Por favor entre em contacto.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 158615/AL

Slate House in Piódão, the Village Where I Was Born—Enjoy an Immersive Experience! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay in this charming village. The house was clean and well kept and the host was very prompt in communicating. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Casa muy sencilla pero bien ubicada. Información del anfitrión fue pobre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026