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Casa do Avô Xico - House on Lake Gerês

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A balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a lake surrounded by greenery.
A kitchen with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains, a gas stove, a cutting board, and a kettle.
A room with a view of a lake and mountains through a large window.
A lake with clear water, surrounded by greenery and a sandy shore.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window, and a door.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gerês
  • Place, Albufeira da Caniçada
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, In Guas do Gerês
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bom Jesus do Monte
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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What's nearby

  • Albufeira da Caniçada - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • In Guas do Gerês - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Minho University - 46 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Bom Jesus do Monte - 48 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Braga Cathedral - 49 min drive - 30.6 miles

Getting around

  • Braga Station - 41 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Café Central - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cafe bosk - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Café Damena - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Vidoeiro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Snack-Bar Rodrigues - ‬13 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.

Casa do Avô Xico - House on Lake Gerês

House with a privileged view and direct access to the lake.

If you are looking for a romantic getaway, an authentic nature holiday with the family or a fun meeting point with friends, "Casa do Avô Xico - Gerês Lake House" offers a large terrace and stunning views of the beautiful Caniçada reservoir lake.

Built on two floors, the house is in a perfect location, with direct access to the lake just 30 meters away.

The relaxing terrace offers beautiful panoramic views of the lake and mountains, and is furnished with a large table and chairs ideal for al fresco dining for 10 people. For moments of fun and relaxation, sun loungers and water sports equipment, including canoes, kayaks and personal flotation devices, are available for guests. Barbecue facilities are also available.

The interior comprises a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious panoramic living room, WIFI, Smart TV with cable channels and Netflix, a large dining room, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. A kitchenette and a smaller dining room are available on the second floor.

This property offers free private parking and is located approximately 4.4 km from the village of Gerês.

Visit the numerous idyllic locations within Portugal's only national park, enjoying the dozens of different trails that crisscross the area.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Admitidos 1 gato ou 1 cão sem acesso aos quartos

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 89627/AL

Casa do Avô Xico - House on Lake Gerês Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Estadia fantástica

Uma ótima estadia. Casa muito acolhedora rodeada de uma natureza deslumbrante ideal para relaxar e retemperar as energias. Certamente a repetir 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa fantástica

Ficamos a conhecer uma casa excelente, localizada mesmo em cima da agua, a casa tem tudo que precisamos, até um caiaque que podermos usar na imensa albufeira. Iremos voltar certamente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excelente

Todos nós gostamos muito. Os anfitriões receberam-nos muito bem. A casa tem tudo que necessitamos, de realçar é um grande pátio mesmo junto à albufeira, para desfrutar de um fim de tarde fantástico.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Muito bom

Amei a casa. Fizemos kayak que foi muito bom. Queremos voltar fica aqui outra vez.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022