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BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL!

Cottage in Marco de Canaveses with private pool and kitchen

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A garden, a playground, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL!. Active travelers can enjoy boating, bicycling, and kayaking at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL!

Casa de Vila Cete with 120 m2 can accommodate from 4 to 6 people (2 bedrooms and sofa bed in the living room).
Adjacent there is a T1 that can accommodate 2 to 4 people (1 double bedroom, W. C. and living room with sofa bed and kitchenette).
The 2 units can accommodate up to 10 people.
Both units are situated in the same rural space with parking adjacent to the houses.
With a view of excellence!
Location near the Douro river (about 300m), with canoes, kayaking, fishing, swimming, ... and swimming pool of the owners.
Special rates for families.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • Note from host: no exterior

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Famílias são muito bem-vindas!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No exterior

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 5549

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Banks Douro Fringes Everything September October Promotion House
Banks Douro Fringes Everything September October Promotion
Banks Douro Fringes Everything BE Part River Apart IT All House
Banks Douro Fringes Everything BE Part River Apart IT All House
BE A Part OF THE River Apart From IT All!
BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL! Cottage
BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL! Marco de Canaveses

About the neighborhood

Map
Alpendorada e Matos

What's nearby

  • Alpendorada Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 51 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 51 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 51 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Ribeira Square - 52 min drive - 50.9 km

Getting around

  • Paredes Station - 24 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪2Rios - Steakhouse & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Espaço Z - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Casa dos Presuntos - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar de Bitetos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Avenida Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Duoro River and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Alpendorada Memorial. Jardim de Torrao Park and Hintze Ribeiro Bridge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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BE A PART OF THE RIVER, APART FROM IT ALL! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Quiet, beautiful place with a great welcome feeling. The house is big, new, modern and old, the terasse with great view. The pool is deep, big, and with a beautiful view. The kayaks on the river make fun. Only one point of critique: you don't know that there is another house sharing pool and kayak and that you have to walk 10 minutes to the pool. I got this information only by another review. There was no problem in sharing, but it is more comfortable to announce this fact clearly in the advertisement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margriet de J.

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

Pleasant, quiet and neat stay

Neat property with almost everything ready to use there. Quiet surroundings and possibility of a refreshing dive in the pool, and also the river nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relexed place to stay

We had a great relaxing stay at this house. The balcony gives great sunset views. The pool is a bit of a strawl but is also beautiful placed on the Hill with river view. Mary Eugénia is an excellent host and the fruit and vegetables were a nice bonus. Thanks Maria Eugénia!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

What a gem

Super property! Super hosts. Super location and the kayaks to borrow were an extra bonus. Wish we had stayed longer. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

A hidden gem

Absolutely gorgeous home blending new and old together perfectly for an authentic stay. The beds were the comfiest I've slept on since coming to Portugal and I was finally able to get a good night's rest. Everything you need is on site and there is tons of space. The views are incredible when you get closer to the river and the pool is refreshing and hosts an incredible view as well. Accessibility is a little tricky and navigating the much tighter roads but once you are able to find the property it becomes easier. Absolutely would recommend if you're looking for a quiet secluded spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

Oasis

Our hosts, Maria Eugenia and Jose, were amazing! Kind, informative, generous, helpful, I can't say enough about them. We stayed for four days, two couples in the larger home. It was spacious, each couple with their own bathroom. We ate most of our meals at home. Our comadre caught a cold right upon arrival. She had a comfortable place to read, rest and recover, while we enjoyed the pool and had such a wonderful outing in the boat on the Douro river. This was definitely a once in a life time experience. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true gem. Would stay again but not without hiccups

We loved the property.The lemon, orsnge and other fruit trees right outside your door. The view of the lush valley from every window and balcony. The uniqueness of the house. The kindness of our host. The sparkling clean home. There is so so much to love. The pool, views and river are stunnnnnnning. Being able to kayak on the Duoro ?! Priceless. The host was SO KIND & lovely. Just very little communication prior to checkin.The house is located about 5 minutes from a town and some fantastic restaurants. Just fyi; the roads are cobbled, narrow & windy. It’s a quaint and beautiful area.The issues:The checkin process was so much harder and confusing than it needed to be, but not enough to deter us from returning (more below)The pool is not just 500m away. It is a 10 minute walk along the road (which is quiet), down a driveway and passed the hosts main place of residence. It is a completely different property than where the rental is located. During busy times the pool and water toys would be shared with 3 other homes. My suggestion would be to have a checkin section completed by the host to make it easier for both guests and host. The house number was covered by a plant, so we guessed we were in the right spot based on photos. Inside the name of the house vs the information about the house were different - so thought we had walked into someone else’s house. No where is there direction to the pool and river (which was our main pull for this part of our holiday)
The house number :)
Inside is so beautiful
The pool and river
The closest town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Roswitha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Different than expected…

The property consists of 2 houses, which is not clear from the house description at all. The one house has a perfect location with view on the river and steps away from the pool and the river bank with the kayaks. The other house, in which we were staying is 10min difficult and steep walk away with no view to the river at all. The pool and kayaks are shared and not private as in the description. So, when you wanted to go to the pool or use the kayaks you had to walk hoping that it is available. The pool is really perfect and also the use of kayaks on the river makes a lot of fun. Take your fishing gears with you. We caught some nice Blackbass! The house is modern, but minimalistic. If you like to have basically nothing to hang your clothes or place your wine glass when you are sitting on the sofa, you will like it. Otherwise you have to live literally our of your suitcase and place the glass on the floor. The kitchen is the best place and equipped with all basic requirements. There are no recommendation on „What to Do“, so you have to search by yourself. We found a few really nice places to visit, but would have been useful to get this as a recommendation list. The owner is anyway very friendly and with just a better and more accurate information upfront about the different houses we would have spared from a initial disappointment. We were very disappointed at the beginning, but at the end we made the best out of it and enjoyed the stay in the Douro valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten eine super Woche bei Maria. Wer ruhige und entspannte Urlaubstage haben möchte ist hier genau richtig. Der Pool ist fussläufig in ca. 10 min. zu erreichen. ( mit dem Auto sind es drei Minuten). Im Haus ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Am Fluss stehen Kanus zur Verfügung. Das ist eine super Abwechslung. Nach Porto oder Braga sind es ca. 60 Minuten mit dem Auto. Maria ist eine total liebenswerte Gastgeberin und reagiert sofort auf Fragen oder Probleme. Wir danken Maria und ihrem Mann, für eine tolle Woche!!!Beste Grüße, Familie Rehse
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Eine unvergessliche Woche

Es war ein toller Aufenthalt in einem schönen und sehr sauberen Haus. Der einzige Makel war die etwas mangelhafte Ausrüstung der Küche, was Küchenutensilien betrifft. Neue oder geschärfte Messer
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Casa Vila de Cete

La casa estaba muy limpia y la estancia ha resultado agradable. Sin embargo, el anuncio era impreciso, puesto q la piscina no se encontraba dentro de la propiedad, está a unos 10 minutos andando, o 3-4 minutos en coche y además era compartida con otros inquilinos de otras casas. Además, la ducha de la habitación de matrimonio tenía poca presión. A pesar de estos inconvenientes, nuestra estancia ha sido agradable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

vendeiro bico c.

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

Magnifique séjour

Hôte charmante au petit soin avec nous Randonnée le matin Piscine l après midi face au douro une merveille Vacances reposantes au calme et la tranquillité Je recommande à 100% pour des personnes qui recherchent le calme et la nature
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mélanie O.

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

Séjour Paisible et accueil chaleureux

Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour à la casa de Cete. L'accueil est très chaleureux et sympathique. La maison est vraiment agréable et les photos correspondent tout à fait. La piscine est située à 2 min en voiture, ou à pied à 10 min, le retour est plus sportif. Elle est à partager avec la famille des hôtes et avec l'autre maison en location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anja H.

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

Sfeervol en comfortabel

We hebben een hele fijne week gehad in een comfortabel en sfeervol huis. Royaal verblijf op groot perceel grond, prachtige bosrijke en zeer rustige omgeving. Douro ligt ongeveer 500 meter lager, vanuit huis niet zichtbaar. Van zwembad geen gebruik gemaakt, omdat het een behoorlijk stuk afdalen en klimmen was. Dourovallei is prachtig. Veel moois in de omgeving te zien. Auto is een must.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Henri T.

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

Villa confortable bien située

Belle villa, avec très belle vue sur la vallée. Une piscine est disponible a 10 minutes à pied, qui donne sur le douro. Maria Eugenia est une hôte charmante et très attentionnée. A recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joao P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Séjour

Dommage que la piscine soit loin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delphine M.

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

Excellent sejour

Maison très agréable et largement adaptee pour une famille de 5. Endroit très calme et paisible . La piscine est vraiment bien et la possibilité de naviguer sur le douro avec les canoës est un plus! Mention particulière aux propriétaires pour leur gentillesse et leur disponibilité.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Relajante

Lugar ideal para un retiro vacacional. Acceder a una vía rápida para las visitas turísticas cuesta 30 minutos de sinuosas curvas. Buen lugar para visitar Oporto, Guimaraes o Braga. La casa es grande y bien acondicionada, con vistas al Duero. La atención de María Eugenia exquisita.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans S.

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

Peaceful location near by the river Douro

The house is an architecturally successful mixture of a small old house, where the large, well-equipped dining kitchen is located, and a modern extension with the large bedrooms and a living room. Each bedroom has its own shower, very comfortable. From the house it takes 10 minutes to reach the pool, which is beautifully situated above the Douro and which guests of Maria and her husband's three lovely holiday flats can use. Maria and her husband, who both speak very good English, are extremely friendly and helpful. Directly below the pool there is a private jetty where two canoes are available to the guests. Swimming in the very clean Douro is a dream. The only - small - drawback may be for guests staying longer that there are no wardrobes to store clothes etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Till B.

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

Entspannte Woche am Douro

Die Casa de Vila Cete ist ein großes Landhaus, bestehend aus einem traditionellen Steingebäude, in dem sich die moderne Küche und die herrliche Terrasse befinden und einem neuen Anbau mit großflächigen Fenstern, gelegen in einem großen Garten mit allerlei Früchten, Olivenbäumen und Weinreben. Hier kann man je nach Jahreszeit entsprechend ernten und verkosten. Die Ausstattung ist komplett, Wasser, Gewürze, Kaffeefilter, Spülmittel sowie Spül- und Waschmaschinentabs waren vorhanden. Wir haben nichts vermisst. Die beiden Schlafzimmer sind geräumig und zusätzlich zum „regulären“ Bad, ebenfalls mit Dusche, Waschbecken und WC ausgestattet. Beim duschen kann man ins Grüne schauen. Das Landhaus liegt - absolut ruhig - zusammen mit einem weiteren (kleineren) Gebäude etwas entfernt von der Casa Gondomil, wo sich der große und sehr gepflegte Pool sowie die Kanus befinden. Wir waren begeistert von der Aussicht vom Pool direkt auf den Douro und vom hauseigenen Bootssteg, wo man mit den Kanus in See stechen konnte. Die Vermieter sind freundlich und geben einem das Gefühl, sich alleine auf dem Anwesen zu befinden. Wir konnten uns hier absolut frei bewegen, kommen und gehen wann wir wollten - alles sehr entspannt und super angenehm. Fragen wurden innerhalb Minuten beantwortet. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen bestimmt wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina S.

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

Fantastisk sted

Vi har netop haft den skønneste ferie - 10 dage hos Maria - 2 voksne og vores børn 19 år og 17 år. Huset er fantastisk, og vi nød hver dag at benytte poolen og floden med kajaker. Det gør ikke noget, at der er 10 min gang til pool og flod. Maria er en fantastisk vært - sød og hjælpsom. Vi kommer gerne tilbage
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Roos v., Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Heerlijk verblijf in prachtige omgeving

Heerlijk verblijf in comfortabele woning voorzien van (welkome!) Airconditioning. Zwembad was iets verder lopen dan vanuit de advertentie op te maken, maar dat hadden we er graag voor over.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie O.

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

Un très bon séjour dans la vallée du Douro.

La balade en kayak était superbe. Comme tout notre séjour. On en a même oublié que la piscine n’était pas à côté de la location grâce à la vue magnifique sur le Douro depuis celle-ci. Marie-Eugenia a répondu à toutes nos questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

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

Oase in der Natur

Wir haben den Pool und das schöne Haus sehr genossen. Toller Ausblick, super netter Kanuausflug und eine sehr herzliche Vermieterin. Danke sehr für den schönen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley D.

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

Tranquility in Douro Valley

We had a lovely stay! The casitas are very remote and the roads are windy, but if that is what you’re looking for… To clarify, there are 2 little houses. The smaller one is near the pool and has a view of the river. We stayed in the more modern addition built on the historical home. It is bigger and appears to have more light. You have access to the pool but have to walk maybe 500 meters to get there. We hopped in the pool one afternoon and also took the kayaks out on the river which was really fun (although our younger son was bitten by a spider (?) that was nesting in one of the life vests so make sure to check that out)! The house was very comfortable and roomy for 4 of us; clean, nice bathrooms, good beds. Bathrooms could use some additional shelves/towel racks but minor details. The kitchen is very comfortable and cool, built into an old house that Maria Eugenia says is likely from the 1600s. We went out to eat 2 of our 3 nights; you have to drive a bit but worth it. Walking around the area was enjoyable too, some decent exercise and picturesque narrow cobblestone streets. Make sure to try the winery (Vilacetinho) just across the way (5 minute drive). Overall we had a relaxing time in Douro and loved our stay and would recommend this place as a starting off point!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022