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Maria's Home

Family-friendly cottage with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Consider a stay at Maria's Home and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Maria's Home

Maria's Home is an old house located in the parish Junqueira nineteenth century, recently restored, offering all the facilities needed to spend a pleasant holiday. The house is set in a property of 3500 m2, surrounded by greenery and fully fenced and rural environment. It is a cozy house with 4 bedrooms (sleeps 8), 4 bathrooms, two living rooms, a large kitchen, laundry room, private pool, garden, barbecue, games room, two porches, swings for children, orchard, private parking and optimal conditions for pets.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: First aid kit

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 11984/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Old House With Swimming Pool, Newly Remodeled Cottage
Old House With Swimming Pool, Newly Remodeled Vila do Conde

About the area

Map
Vila do Conde, Porto District

What's nearby

  • Cividade de Bagunte - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal - 27 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 32 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 32 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Ribeira Square - 34 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Vila do Conde Station - 8 min drive
  • Barrimau Station - 18 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phoenix - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tasquinha Paradela - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crisnando - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Uma Casa de Campo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Companhia do Pão - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Maria's Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Maria's Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maria's Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maria's Home?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maria's Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maria's Home located?

This family-friendly Vila do Conde cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cividade de Bagunte and Igreja dos Arcos no Caminho Portugues de Santiago. The Good Feeling and Museu de Rendas de Bilros are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Maria's Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wellerstein L.

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

Great villa for staying with family

What's a great place very quiet and secluded with a nicely fenced backyard and a pool. Definitely looking forward and staying there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heleen H.

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

Perfect short stay

We were surprised by the the very nice house with a beautiful garden! It was even better than expected!We were very well informed in advance and very friendly received upon arrival.The house is equipped with all comforts and all our questions were answered quickly and well.All in all a fantastic stay that we can heartily recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Family holiday

The week at Emas place was terrific. Beautiful house, perfect for big families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ophir H.

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

Amazing house beautiful exterior

A Hidden Gem – Peaceful, beautiful and Perfectly Maintained!We had the most incredible stay at Maria’s home VRBO property! The location is quiet and serene, it was the perfect vacation home for a family. We were impressed by the landscaping and well-maintained yard. We enjoyed eating breakfast with a view every morning. 10/10 Recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eliza G.

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

Vacation

The property is gorgeous The‘pool house’ part of it is the only disappointing part with the shower right on top of the toilet and the cramped bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf v.

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

Fantastische vakantie

We hebben genoten van het heerlijke huis van miss Ema. De tuin, het zwembad, de gastvrijheid het huis zijn ons zeer goed bevallen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginie B.

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

Parfait

Petit séjour entre amis. Logement et extérieur magnifiques. Ema et David au petits soins et disponibles. Temps radieux. Bref, que du bonheur ❤️.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timor T.

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

Truly lovely and lovable property with beautiful garden

We stayed in Maria's House in late August, and it was a real pleasure. the property managers / owners were so welcoming and helpful, we had no problem or any issues at all. This property is a real hidden gem, from the outside it looks like a very humble farm house, but once you step inside its like a little paradise. There is so many lovely outdoor spots: two outdoor dining areas, large lounge, BBQ, pool terrace... all set in the most beautiful and loved garden we have even seen in a self-catering property. The indoors spaces are also spacious and very comfortable. The property is about 15-20 minutes to Vila du Conde, and the village itself has not much in the way of amenities, so a car is a must. However once you're in the property its very difficult to leave! We hope to be back. Thank you Ema & Joana.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

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

Superbe

Tout était parfait. Merci à Ema, Joana et David pour leur accueil chaleureux et les divers services rendus notamment pour nous conseiller sur les lieux de restauration et les réservations que David a faites pour nous et tous les petites attentions (Porto et gâteaux :). Si nous devons repartir au Portugal nous n'hésiterons pas à relouer la très belle maison de Ema. Merci encore Obrigada !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

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

Le rêve

Il n'y a rien à dire de plus que magnifique en tout point
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam Z.

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

Estancia fabulosa

Un trato excelente,moi recomendado para ir en familia ou con amigos,a casa non ye falta detalle,todo impecable,sin duda voltaremos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiago S.

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

Excelente

A casa é maravilhosa e as comodidades excelentes. A proprietária e uma simpatia e está sempre disponível. A propriedade é grande espaçosa e com muitas comodidades. A piscina e do melhor que há. Eu recomendo e vou voltar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

Hols

Cannot be faulted
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gwenaelle D., London

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

Amazing property

We have to say the pictures on the website do not do it justice. We stayed at the villa at the end of July 2019 as we had a wedding to attend to in the neighbourhood. We were 2 couples and 4 children of 14/13/12 and 12 and were very pleasantly surprised by the size of the property and the ground. The house marries modern and old perfectly. There are 3 bedrooms on the fist floor, 2 ensuite and a single with a seperate bathroom. On the 2nd floor there is another double with a balcony which you can access with a spiral staircase. All bedrooms and bathrooms were amazingly clean and modern. Lots of towels were provided as well. There was hairdryers in the main bathrooms. There was so much space outside to sit and entertain , we had BBQ all the time, basically you could have had the wedding party in there. As well as the main house there was a separate small building with a double bedroom, a shower / WC room and a laundry room. So we could easily have had another couple of friends staying with us. There was also a separate building with a room equipped with a table tennis and some toys. As well at the back of the house there is a space to park your car and a basketball hoop and an orchard. Joanna, Ema's assistant welcomed us very warmly on arrival. There was the essential in the fridge like milk/bread/butter which was so kind of Ema and Joanna. During our stay I was in contact with Joanna if I had any questions and she always replied promptly and was very helpful. Ema came to see us off on the last day and brought us some lovely local speciality which was such a kind gesture. All is all a good holiday, shame the weather was not so great but we can't do anything about that . I would greatly recommend the villa although it was out of the way, you would need to car to get around but there are Uber easily accessible, we usually waited 15min to get one. The only time we had problem is when we wanted to go for dinner in Vila de Conde on the Sunday night. And getting a taxi back from there to the villa got a bit tricky as there was no drivers around. Thankfully some locals ordered us a normal taxi . I guess Sunday is a rest day for locals and there wasn't as many drivers available as usual.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian M., Sheffield, England

A millionaires mansion

We were a party of three couples with children. Upon separate arrival each couple expressed the same astonishment that this is a millionaires home. The images are accurate but do not give the impression that all the areas are for your sole use. We thought there were shared areas but no, each photo is of your own space. If this was a house for sale i would be looking to buy it and the outside space is superb and all of us wished we could take the gardens home. The house is away from the main tourist areas so you need a car to get around but we visited Porto, Vila de Conde and Braga successfully.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frank v.

Außergewöhnlich und besonders schöne Unterkunft!!!

Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen, mit sehr leckeren Vanilletörtchen. Alles war schon eingekauft und vorbereitet. Sehr großes Wohnhaus in sehr schönem Landhausstiel. Unsere Erwartungen wurden weit übertroffen, als wir durchs Haus und über das weitläufige Außengelände geführt wurden. Alles wirkte sehr stilecht mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail. Wir haben eine sehr schöne Zeit verbracht und können diese wunderschöne Anwesen nur weiterempfehlen. Heike, Ingo, Sarah und Frank
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE B.

SEJOUR TRES REUSSI !!!

Cette location est un vrai petit bijou. La maison, ses dépendances et tous les services associés sont de grande qualité. L'accueil de Maria est tout aussi agréable et a la réelle volonté que notre séjour se passe du mieux possible. Je recommande fortement ce choix de location car je suis sur que vous y passerez un merveilleux séjour. Nous y retournerons avec grand plaisir.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

steph C.

Superbe location

la location est superbe, encore mieux que sur les photos (c'est dire !) Tout était parfait et Ema (+ maria, chantal et lara) est d'une extrême gentillesse. Nous y retournerons avec un immense plaisir
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Wonderful!

We had a fabulous time here in July 2016. Our extended family (7 people) all fit easily - in fact, the home actually could sleep 10. The property is very private, with stone walls surrounding it, so you can sit outside for a family meal, for instance, and feel completely at home. We really enjoyed the two dining terraces. The pool and surroundings were great, much enjoyed by our 3 kids. The interior of the home is also beautiful, very romantic yet comfortable. We found the kitchen well-equipped (the owner was kind enough to stock it with some groceries and wine for us!). If, like us, you haven't been in the area before and don't know what to expect, the town is about 40 minutes from downtown Porto, maybe 30 min from the airport and about 20 min to the closest beach. The nearby valley of the Douro river is worth a visit, with beautiful winding roads and charming villages. The house itself is a few streets off the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James). The weather was perfect, warm enough to enjoy the pool and eating outside, but never too hot, with beautiful blue skies every day. Finally, the owner and her family are helpful, warm and friendly. The entire experience was just fabulous. We would love to come back!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle L.

Amazing stay in a beautiful house

I stayed here with my husband, two children and our friends and their daughter in early June. From the minute we arrived at the house we knew it was a very special place. Ema and her daughter were wonderful hosts. Any issues that arose were dealt with immediately and with no fuss. The house itself is very beautiful, very comfy beds, shutters to keep the bedrooms dark and very well equipped- better than my own at home! The swimming pool area is fantastic and the children spent nearly all of the day in the water. We stayed in nearly every night and cooked beautiful fresh fish on the BBQ. There is a super market only 10 minutes away with a fantastic fish counter. The outside areas are kept really well and it was a joy to sit out in the evenings with a glass of wine. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday, away from the busy tourist areas. We are already planning our next visit!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gerty B.

Perfect holiday in paradise!

We (2 families, 8 persons, 3 children) lived in this beautiful house for five days. The place is just like a paradise in earth! The pictures are just as beautiful as the place itself! The hostess is so kind as you can ever imagine! The house is very comfortable, kitchen well equipped, bedrooms very comfortable...the words can not describe it....The house is in a little village, very quiet and great place to discover north part of Portugal. The ocean is about 7-8 km to drive and with a super beautiful beach! Many great small towns are just a half hour to drive, also Porto and airport. The best holiday rental we ever had!!!! Maybe sometimes we can come back, for Christmas for example - the house has so beautiful fireplace and a wood oven, just perfect for a winter time!!! Thank you so much and good luck! Best wishes from all of us :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pablo A.

One week in paradise

We spent a whole week in this wonderful house during the first week of august (two couples with three little kids). The experience was wonderful, and all my comments are extremely positive. The house is amazing. Nicely decorated, beautiful bedrooms with very comfortable beds and clean bathrooms (all brand new). Huge kitchen fully equipped, large living room, two nice patios outside the house and a great swimming pool. There is even a gaming room perfect for kids to have fun. The property has also a good location if you pretend to visit this part of portugal. The highway is close to the house (about 3-4 Km) and all the important cities are close (Porto, Guimaraes, Braga, Viana do Castelo, ...). The owner, Ema, is a lovely person. She visited us every morning to take care of the outsides of the house (gardens, pool, etc.) but also to see if we needed help with anything. Wait for her if you want to eat just-baked bread every morning and do not hesitate to ask her about what to visit in the surroundings. We had a fantastic week there, so we extremely recommend this house to anybody who wants to relax and visit this beautiful part of Portugal.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anika F.

Beautiful holidays

We had a beautiful stay in this house which is so full of love. We enjoyed every single day. Ema and her daughter were so kind. We could not imagine better hosts. Thank you for everything. We would live to come back. Anika