Das schön renovierte und geschmack- und liebevoll eingerichtete alte Bauernhaus ist noch schöner als es die Fotos im Internet vermitteln. Es ist geräumig, verfügt über zwei Bäder und eine perfekt eingerichtete Küche, die keine Wünsche offen lässt. Ein großes Plus ist der großzügige Wintergarten, in dem man auch bei schlechterem Wetter gemütlich sitzen kann. Zum Haus gehört neben einer großen Terrasse ein sehr gepflegter wunderschöner Garten, der zum Entspannen einlädt. Das Haus liegt ruhig in grüner Umgebung, direkt an einem glasklaren Bach, der vom Garten her zugänglich ist. Durch die zentrale Lage des Hauses nahe Viana do Castello kann man den Norden Portugals sehr gut mit dem Auto erkunden. Direkt vom Haus aus gibt es Wandermöglichkeiten auf teils markierten Wegen. Den wunderschönen Strand von Arda erreicht man in ca. 5 Autominuten. Im Ort gibt es einen Supermarkt mit täglichen frischen Brot und Brötchen, 2 Restaurants (überwiegend für Fischliebhaber) und einige Cafes. Die Vermieter haben uns sehr herzlich empfangen und waren immer sehr hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns viele gute Tipps für Unternehmungen (z. B. zu zwei wunderschönen Wasserfällen in der Umgebung) gegeben. Wir haben uns in dem Haus von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt und können es uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

The "River House" is a real quiet idyll. The descriptions of the owners, Sergio & Sofia and former visitors corresponded to reality and we enjoyed our stay there very much. The old house was renovated tastfully and the garden is a small paradise. We better should have accepted the offer of their very friendly and helpful parents to meet us at the nearby situated gasoline at our arrival day because we arrived in Afife in time but finding the right house the first time was really exciting for us - afterwards it seemed so easyly. The beach of Afife seemed to us to be the best of all northern portugal- so long, wild, clean and no way overcrowded- a nearly new experience for us. We were a little bit disappointed about the small town Afife itself- because its not a real town or having a nice attitude anyway. To find a good situated beachbar/restaurant with a nice view to the beach seemed to be more difficult in Portugal than in outher southern countries we visited before. We found it in "Moledo"-beach, about 9 km northern situated from Afife- the Surfers-bar- a nice and special beach bar with a fantastic view to another extraordinary beach. The distance from the River House to the Afife beach was a little bit longer than expected. We read something about 10 minutes walk (?) but at least we needed nearly half an hour and so we used our rented car usually for this way because of following other excursions. When we left the River House inland we entered the famous walking trail to Santiago de Compostella after a short while. So you could have walked as far as you like or can. Finally we spent very satisfied holidays in the "River House" and around Afife. Thanks to Sergio & Sofia & their parents

Sergio and his family made us feel so very welcome at their lovely place, we had a delicious carob cake and port waiting for us on arrival which was amazing to have as we had got very lost finding our way down from Vigo Spain in the night time (were very late arriving!). They waited patiently for us too. The house is beautiful and very loved, the fireplace made it extra cosy and the garden is perfect to spend some time in reading and relaxing listening to the river flow. If you are looking for a quiet place to get away from it all this is your location. Beach is very close and we went for a couple of nice beach walks in teh mornings.

Sergio hat uns an der Tankstelle des Ortes abgholt um uns die Suche in den verwinkelten Gassen des Ortes zu ersparen. Das Haus ist schöner, als wir vermutet hatten. Sehr geräumig, komfortabel und gemütlich. Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Sergio hatte umfangreiche Unterlagen bereitgestellt mit hilfreichen Angaben über praktische Dinge und Empfehlungen für Touren und Besichtigungen. Wir haben davon profitiert.Zwei gute Restaurants sind mit einem kleinen Fußweg zu erreichen, ebenso ein kleiner Supermarkt. Der wunderschöne Strand ist in 10 Min. mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Das Haus liegt absolut ruhig, wir würden jederzeit gern einmal wiederkommen.

Wir haben mit unseren beiden Kindern (8 und 10 Jahre) unsere Osterferien bei Sergio und Sofia verbracht. Wie wir gehört haben, hatten wir wohl für April Glück mit dem Wetter, denn es waren immer mindestens 20 Grad, eher mehr, und wir hatten viel Sonne! Deshalb konnten wir den wunderschönen Garten von Sergio und Sofia in vollen Zügen genießen. Was kein Foto zeigt: ein nahezu betörender Duft der Blütenpracht! Wir haben oft den halben Tag erstmal im Haus bzw. Garten verbracht, weil es dort so schön war! Absolute Ruhe, keine Nachbarn, kein Autolärm, nur das Rauschen des Gebirgsbachs hinter dem Haus. Einfach herrlich! Unsere Kinder liebten es im Bach auf den Steinen herumzuklettern oder einfach nur auf dem Rasen zu spielen. Der Strand ist auch super! Mehr als 10 Leute waren nie da. Porto lohnt eine Reise. Wir können einen tuktuk tour empfehlen! Ein rundum gelungener Urlaub, den wir vor allem dem wunderschönen liebevoll restaurierten Haus und der Gastfreundschaft von Sergio und Sofia zu verdanken haben. Danke!

Vi tilbragte 4 vidunderlige dage i Afife. Et dejligt sted med lækker strand, Surf og store bølger. Sergio og Sofia har et vidunderligt hus med en pragtfuld have. Vi fik en meget grundig introduktion til huset af Sergio. Han forklarede hvad vi kunne opleve på egnen og anbefalede gode restauranter. Huset er stort og rummeligt og passer fuldtud til beskrivelsen. Alt i udstyr og et dejligt sted at opholde sig. Kan bestemt anbefales

Amazing house with a garden full of flowers and fruits. There is no way not to enjoy this place (maybe when its raining...). Sergio was really helpful and did everything to make us feel at home. He even picked us up at Viana do Castelo in his car. I can only recommend this place (and Sergio) to all potential visitors.

Sergio gave us a very warm welcome and a detailed introduction of the house. He was very helpful and friendly. The photos show a real view of the house. It is a realy nice place to relax with near distance to the beach, village and the forest. The interior is very stylish and there is everything you need. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks to Sofia & Sérgio!

Antonio's loft is the perfect place to stay in northern Portugal. Located in the small and quiet town of Afife the loft is surrounded by a beautiful garden with orange trees and ocean view - the best place to relax and drink a glass of port wine after a sunny vacation day. Everything was neat and clean and equipped with the necessities to prepare coffee or a nice meal. Check-in/Check-out was easy and without any problem. Antonio is a perfect host, kind and helpful - it was a pleasure to meet him. I can definitely recommend Antonio and his place and hope to return soon!

Nosotros nos alojamos en la casita para dos de Antonio; está en la misma quinta que la casa grande, pero solo estábamos nosotros dos alojados, por lo que teníamos el huerto - jardín enterito para nosotros. Es un lugar con mucha intimidad, seguridad y calma. No pasan coches y solo se escuchan los pajaritos. Tiene un par de hamacas y una mesa con sillas de jardín, para poder almorzar fuera. Dentro, tiene una cocina pequeña pero suficiente para preparar comidas sencillas, un baño mini pero también suficiente y un loft con sofá, dvd para música ( no tiene tv), libros, revistas... La cama está en una pequeña buhardilla encima de la cocina. Tiene un acceso en escaleras de caracol, y cumple perfectamente la función de dormitorio( buen colchón). Recibimos un trato amable y hospitalario por parte de Antonio. La ubicación de la quinta también es muy buena, a 5 min andando del centro del pueblo.

Adorable loft avec vue sur l'Océan et les orangers. Havre de paix. Et Antonio est très sympathique.

Antonios loft is situated in a nice and quite area of Afife. The loft is part of a Quinta with a wonderful garden with a orange tree and you can see bits of the sea between the trees and bushes. There was equipment to prepare warm meals and to cook coffee, a small fridge can be used. There is plenty of space for two people, even when the weather is bad (comfortable sofas). The rustic flair of the stone walls and the intermediate floor above the kitchen, where the bed is put, made this a very cozy and attractive place to be. Enjoy a glass of Portwine on the terrace or, if you are more couragous, get a bottle of of "vinho verde" in the nearby supermarked (next to the train station). You can reach the beach in 10 mins by foot and it's worth it to leave Afife for a walk through the Caminho da Revolta to explore the hill tops to have a beautiful view of the sea and the surrounding area. António is a great host, who really cares about his guests and his Quinta. It was a great pleasure to meet and talk to him. The whole communication regarding the administrative part of my stay was straight forward and very solid. Thank you!

Antonios place is great! It comfortably fits 2 people although it is only one big room. The place has everything you need, was neat and tidy upon arrival and the communication with Antonio was extremely easy and reliable. Antonio is a very friendly guy and he helped us with everything we needed. The place and its surroundings are simply amazing. Being in the midst of this wonderful garden, ocean view, slight breeze, nice smell of flowers, orange trees... I can just recommend it

Antonio's garden loft is a lovely spot tucked away in the quaint cobblestone lanes of the quite village of Afife. We found it perfect for a short trip. The loft sits amongst a series of very nice multi terraced gardens. Great to stay in, relax in the garden & we enjoyed the fire place when it cooled off in the evening. There are a handful of beautiful ocean beaches within 5 minute drive or 30 mins walk. Antonia was very helpful and quick to respond to arranging check-in/out. We hope to return soon!

I spent a wonderful week with my family and some friends at Casa da Pérgola. The house is absolutely lovely: spacious, nicely furnished and equipped with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The house is open to a big garden that was the delight of the little ones. And of the older too!! The location of the house (Afife) is great too. It’s in a very quiet area that ensures your rest, but at the same time it’s really close to the beaches, supermarkets and at an easy distance to explore this lovely area of Portugal: Viana do Castelo, Porto, Braga, Guimaraes… With regards to Isabel, she’s a wonderful host. Always at reach, generous, attentive and always ready to help. Many thanks Isabel for making our stay at Casa da Pérgola wonderful!! It was really tough to leave the house and we’re really looking forward to coming back! -- Pasé una semana fantástica con mi familia y unos amigos en Casa da Pérgola. La casa es absolutamente genial: espaciosa, bien decorada y equipada con todo lo que necesitas para que tu estancia sea cómoda. La casa se abre a un gran jardín que hizo las delicias de los más pequeños. Y de los mayores también! La ubicación de la casa (Afife) está muy bien también. Está en una zona muy tranquila lo que garantiza tu descanso, pero al mismo tiempo está realmente cerca de las playas, supermercados y a una distancia asequible para explorar esta preciosa parte de Portugal: Viana do Castelo, Oporto, Braga, Guimaraes… En cuanto a Isabel, es una gran anfitriona. Siempre accesible, generosa, atenta y siempre dispuesta a ayudarte. ¡Gracias, Isabel, por hacer que nuestra estancia en Casa da Pérgola fuera fantástica! ¡Nos dió mucha pena dejar la casa y nos encantaría volver algún día!

Afife House is in a quite residential area with good views of the sea. It is within walking distance of the beach, but it is quite a long walk if you are carrying items to the beach so we opted for driving to Arda beach which had some good waves for surfing with the children on most days. The inside of the property was clean, and the lounge area was a relaxing space. There are very few places to eat out in Afife itself, but Sr. Bacalhau was an excellent restaurant with very friendly waiters.

Wir haben uns in Manuels Haus sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus hat alles, was man braucht, es ist sehr geräumig, man hat einen schönen Blick zum Meer. Einzig der Aufgang/Abgang zum/vom Haus ist etwas beschwerlich, vor allem, wenn man nicht gut zu Fuß ist. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind mit dem Auto in 5 Min. zu erreichen. Den nächsten Strand erreicht man mit dem Auto in 10 Min. Es gibt verschiedene Möglichkeiten Sonne, Sand und Meer zu genießen. Ein Besuch in Viana d. Castelo lohn auch immer, oder nördlich von Afife den Ort Caminha, wo man auf dem zentralen Platz Cafés und Restaurants findet und man dem Treiben zusehen kann. Insgesamt ist die Gegend eher ruhig und nicht so sehr von Touristen überlaufen. Richtig gut zum Entspannen und Erholen.

With our family we spent a lovely week in Manuel's house. It was exactly as we saw on the pictures. A fine clean nice house with lots of space for the 5 of us. The contact with Manuel was good and accurate. We enjoyed it a lot and recommand it strongly.

Manuels house in Afife is a wonderful place to stay. We got everything we needed for a very relaxing week. It's just a short walk or a very short drive to the gorgeous beach. The house itself is full equipped as described and was very clean. We enjoyed sitting on the nice terrace and watching the sunset by having a glas of good vine. Thanks to Manuel we found good restaurants nearby with typical food that was very delicious. We can fully recommend to stay a Manuels house.

Una casa nueva y grande, muy bien situada para acceder a estupendas playas o hacer turismo en los pueblos de la zona. Las vistas de la casa son bonitas. Manuel estuvo siempre atento y disponible para ayudarnos con rapidez en todas las cuestiones y problemas. Portugal siempre merece un viaje!!

Manuel nous a facilité les échanges par ses réponses rapides à nos questions. Il est réellement très sympathique et arrangeant. Le logement est magnifiquement situé dans un endroit calme avec une vue somptueuse. L'intérieur est spacieux et tres bien soigné. La plage est très proche avec un parking tres bien organisé. Les alentours sont agréables à visiter avec de nombreuses choses à faire en 2 semaines.

We had a very nice time in Afife in Manuel's house. The house was exactly as described and as on the images. For us 3 Persons was more than enough space in the modern house, that we liked very much because of its smart structured spaces and terraces. Manuel was a cheeerfully and courteous host and gave us precious travel tips. This area of Northern Portugal ist very diversified, because you have nice beaches to relax and high mountains to hike, and a lot of culture as well. As mostly, the time was too short, we would love to come back again.

It was a beautiful stay in Afife. The house is great, well-equipped, good for families and close to the beach. Although Manuel stayed in Lisbon he managed everything when problems happened or when we had questions. Without being there he was there. I could really recommend this area and Manuel's house

A casa está perfecta para familias, moi cerca das praias e cun acceso e cun entorno maravilloso

La casa esta genial. Y el trato y la atención de los dueños igual. Está muy bien situada para conocer el norte de Portugal. Nosotros fuimos 3 parejas y 3 niños de 2 a 4 años. La casa por dentro es muy cómoda para grupos grandes. Sin duda repetiremos. Muchas gracias

Best place for a quite break, great premises, clean and modern, defently an experience to repeat

Maravillosa casa.Tiene absolutamente todo lo necesario para hacer de la estancia un momento (URL HIDDEN) todo muy nuevo,limpieza absoluta.Huespedes encantadores y muy amables.Ha sido fantastica la experiencia.Fuimos con niños y todos lo hemos pasado de maravilla!

Una casa maravillosa. Amplia, luminosa y cómoda, perfectamente decorada y con todas las comodidades. Un acierto seguro.

Paula and Alda are wonderful hosts and make staying in this bungalow an absolute delight. The garden is so relaxing, the pool inviting and everything you need is there - super comfy beds, roomy shower, well appointed kitchenette, fab BBQ, enough privacy and they are great company. We wanted a relaxing break where we could read quietly, cook local food and run and play tennis conveniently close by. We achieved all of this and were fortunate enough to be introduced to some of P&As friends who were just as interesting warm and hospitable as our hosts. Jimmy the cat adopted us and we would happily have stayed another week or two longer - infact moving in would be a great option! Can't rate this highly enough.

El bungalow de Paula y Alda no es solo el lugar perfecto para unas vacaciones tranquilas, sino un alojamiento cómodo, cálido y extremadamente cuidado. Allí pasamos unos días con nuestros mellizos de nueve meses, que disfrutaron mucho del entorno. Las fotos del anuncio se corresponden con lo que allí encontramos, pero no muestran los muchos detalles que te hacen sentir como en casa, incluyendo la alegría de una nevera que no estaba vacía, la botella de vino, la barbacoa con todo lo necesario para disfrutar de unas sardinas o una buena carne, y los varios rincones que hacen del jardín un sitio con múltiples posibilidades. Debo decir que, si en algún momento pensamos que necesitábamos algo en particular, una mirada en derredor descubrió en todos los casos ese objeto útil. ¿Qué más se puede pedir estando de vacaciones que que se adelanten a tus deseos? Paula y Alda son anfitriones excepcionales, de nuevo les agradecemos públicamente su hospitalidad, porque su casa no es solamente un lugar donde pernoctar o bañarse en la piscina, sino un lugar donde las personas se encuentran. Afife es también un lugar privilegiado para visitar pueblos y ciudades llenos de encanto (Porto, Ponte de Viana, Caminha, Viana do Castelo, Guimaraes...), y cerca de estupendas playas. En resumen, un lugar para repetir.

What a wonderfull place Paula and Alda have, a true haven of tranquility with a lush green garden and swimmingpool and a lovely few of the surrounding hills and in the distance the sea. My son (15) and I felt really at home, the bungalow is very spacious and well equipped, we were welcomed by Alda with some wine, bread and cheese which was very thoughtfull after our long trip. We very much enjoyed the quiteness, the stretchers at the swimmingpool and the swimmingpool itself of course, the BBQ and our hosts who are very nice and considerate of our needs, showing us trips to do in the neighbourhood, taking care of our laundry and helping is to start the fire in the BBQ. Very nice beaches are close by as well as very tipical Portuguese (fishing) villages as Viana do Castelo and Caminha an don't forget Porto which is at one hour drive distance. We very much enjoyed staying in Paula's place, one week was too short actually!

Alda was a fantastic host. The place was very good and it allowed us to relax completely. The bungalow was very tidy, clean and comfortable. Alda has also given us very valuable advice to discover the area around Afife. We certainly recommend this place!

Great place to stay, caring hosts, good pool with a view towards the ocean. Many nice walks available around Afife - ask the hosts.

We stayed in the Fantastic bungalow for one week and came back totally relaxed. The beautifull garden makes this place serene. The location is very central which gives you a lot of options; city, forest or beach. Lastly Paula and Alda are fully skilled in the art in making People feel at home.

Paulas bungalow is one of the best places we stayed in Portugal. Paula took care of us and we enjoyed the "little paradise". The garden is lovely and we enjoyed the swimming pool because the sea is often windy. You will find everything in the bungalows. In addition, we could use all garden material (baby pool etc.) which was really great.

A lovely moment in a lovely place and a lovely host ! Everything was so nice and Alda was really kind to us and to our little baby Thelma :) If you need a break and some peacetime, don't hesitate..

We spent two wonderful weeks in Afife, the beach is amazing and the landscape with the mountains and the sea is wonderful. There is a lot of places to visit next to Afife. The house from Joao and Fatima is very charming, fully renovated. And they are both adorable.

Our hosts were absolutely reliable and very nice to us. Its a wonderful house with a huge garden - very clean and everything you might need for cooking is provided. Lots of games (cards etc) for rainy days. The neighborhood is very quiet. Good fish restaurant just a 3 minute drive away. Good beds. The view of the sea is really great and the beach is not far. For us (family of 4) it was a perfect place to spend our holidays close to the sea and would come back anytime!

We stayed for 9 days in Afife and were warmly welcomed by João’s mother Fatima. She was very nice and all the time reachable via phone if we required support. The house, which was very clean and equipped with all you need, is a wonderful place. The granite house, typical for the region, has a broad balcony with a great view over Afife and its long sand beaches. The large garden has several fruit trees. Around the house, you can see a lot of barn swallows, and we could observe how young swallows having their nest in the house’s garage have fledged. At the beach there is a school for free surfing. Besides surfing we spend our time with walking tours into the hills. Very close to Afife, there is a lovely laguna (follow the sign to Cabanas) where you can go swimming. There was a very good fish restaurant in Ancora which we really enjoyed. Fatima and João, - many thanks to you for your offer staying in your nice house. We spent great holidays with our kids.

We had a fantastic time in Afife. The house is in a beautiful location with a great view of the sea. Everything in the house was as described. Joao and his family were extremely friendly and helpful when we arrived. Highly recommended!

We had a fantastic stay at Joao's family's place. Afife is a lovely little town with beautiful beaches nearby and perfectly situated for the Minho and Galicia. The house was exactly as described and was perfect for our extended family visit. Communication with Joao beforehand was excellent and his family were really welcoming on arrival. All in all we had a fabulous stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joao's place.

Beautiful old renovated house, spacious, great for adults and kids. The surrounding views are amazing and this corner of Portugal is definitely worth visiting! The owners were really nice and the description is accurate. We´ll be back!

La maison de Joao offre une belle vue sur l’océan, et permet un accès rapide aux plages sans nécessité de prendre la voiture. C’est une ancienne maison bien rénovée dans la partie chambre, bien équipée, mais qui garde son authenticité. C’est surtout la terrasse spacieuse et bien exposée ainsi que l’agréable jardin fleuri qui nous ont plu. Nous avons reçu un accueil très chaleureux, et une multitude de conseils avisés pour passer un agréable séjour dans une région qui vaut le détour, pas uniquement pour les plages.

Dear Fatima, dear Joao, We had a perfect stay at your place. Thanks a lot for the warm welcome and the recommendations for Mariana´s – we had a very delicious sea food evening :) We visited Joao´s place for the birthday of Alexander and Fatima surprised us with a homemade birthday cake upon our arrival at the house and in every room we found fresh flowers. The house was perfectly clean, well equipped and from the patio we had a wonderful view over the bay of Afife. We spend wonderful hours in front of the fireplace and had lots of fun playing kicker in the night. The place is a good starting point to explore the very northern part of Portugal and the south-west of Spain. We highly recommend the house of Fatima and Joao. I hope we can come back someday :) Best regards from Munich, Alexander and Sheila

We had an excellent time in casa do marinho. The week started with a very warm welcome by dulce and her husband. There was a big basket full of delicious fruit, wine, cheese, fresh bread and other things, for a good start at the casa. They made sure everything was safe for smaller children. Dulce really made us (EMAIL HIDDEN)munication was very easy. The house is lovely decorated and comfortable. Stylish, not much like other (old) Portuguese houses, but light and clean. The kitchen is well equipped and there even is an simple kitchen outside next to the bbq, a great solution for preparing bbq and breakfast. The pool is beautiful and even better than it looks like in the picture, it matches the house and wonderful garden perfectly. The beach is at walking distance and there are plenty of beaches closeby for surfing, the waves in viana are excellent for surfing lessons. Thanks for your hospitality Dulce, hope to come again one day!

Estupenda semana en esta casa. Nos ha gustado muchísimo. Cómoda. Acogedora. La decoración preciosa. La piscina rústica pero con una temperatura del agua muy agradable. Sábanas y toallas de 10. Como parte negativa sólo destacar la ausencia de WiFi. Dulce nos dio buenos consejos e información sobre restaurantes de la zona. Un sitio para repetir. Obrigada. Ana

Very nice house with a nice garden. We enjoyed the quietness , kindness of our hosts .

Had a good stay in Afife. The hosts lived in Porto which was good and bad. We went in winter which meant the place was a bit cold and they only a arrived a bit before we did and it was cold. Shouldn't be a problem in the summer. The house was great full of character and the garden looked good with a nice pool although given it was winter not for us. Its also only a short walk to the beach which you can see from the property. Would definitely recommend of the summer.

We had a great 10 days here in August 2014. Dulce (the owner) was very responsive to questions, and keen to make sure our stay went well. The best bits... - The pool. It looks a bit green in the photos, but it's fantastic. The water's pure (no chemicals), and it's bigger than most villa pools. It's all one depth, and the sides/bottom are made of waterproofed granite, so it's quite lumpy and interesting. - The grounds. It's a big site, well maintained, and relatively secluded, with some lovely plants and grass. There's a big terrace (which was once a drying floor for wheat). There's good parking. - The area. Afife beach is huge, clean, and perfect for kids (although the Atlantic's a bit chilly!). Porto's a great city to explore. Driving inland is really interesting too (this is not a touristy area at all). - The house is a very old stone building - which makes it cool in summer. Some of the interior is a bit old-fashioned - but we found the history of the house fascinating. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Our family of 6 had a wonderful holiday in Afife. The villa was spacious and extremely well equipped, with character beautiful gardens, and a fantastic games room. The pool was large and well maintained and the outdoor seating area was a great setting for breakfast or afternoon BBQ. The villa was a short walk to the beach, however we hired a car and explored other beaches nearby and 'wild swimming' spots inland under waterfalls. It was windy on our first day, and you are exposed being so close to the coast, however this then held off for the rest of our trip which was lovely and sunny. We are already planning our return trip!

Dulce was a lovely host, great communication and a lovely welcome basket of food when we arrived, we particularly loved the mountain honey! Afife is a gorgeous little village with all the necessary amenities - restaurants (particularly recommend Sr Bacalhau!) ), bars, little supermarkets and a beautiful beach - albeit rather windy! We hired a car and saw some stunning places locally. The house and garden are spacious for big groups. The garden in particular is lovely and well tended. When we visited in May the weather was mild but not hot and we found the house to be a bit chilly for our purposes with small children. It would be a perfect retreat from the heat in summer I'm sure.

this is a really terrific place to be, beside some barking dogs so quiet and peaceful, an astonishing green property with a wonderful relaxing pool area, nothing more you need for a heavenly stay. Thank you and your lovely and helpful family for making this first visit to Portugal so marvelous and me seriously want to come again. Kind reagards Tim

Adorámos a nossa estadia na casa da Inês. Tudo era como descrito, incrivelmente limpa e equipada. A casa é muito bonita com uma arquitetura muito inteligente e de bom gosto que alia a tradição das casas minhotas de granito à modernidade. Igualmente, a decoração é sóbria e intemporal, tornando todas as divisões muito confortáveis. Tem ainda um jardim muito agradável que permite descansar nas horas de maior calor. A casa fica localizada num local muito pacífico e sossegado, entre a praia e a montanha. Temos uma bebé recém-nascida e a Inês teve a delicadeza de providenciar um berço adequado à idade dela. Em suma, nada nos faltou e tudo foi preparado de forma que nos sentimos em casa como em muitos poucos sítios. Certamente iremos voltar!

Lovely good quality home from home This is a really looked after and nicely presented house. We felt very quickly at home. The host was always quick to respond to our queries and the house was well prepared and supplied with sheets, towels, cleaning materials, and even some lovely wine (thank you!) The village is quiet, which is what we had hoped for, but had a supermarket and couple of cafes and restaurants which met out needs well. The beach was amazing and perfect for surfing and walking. Our kids did arla surf school and had a great time. Thanks for a good stay- we really hope to come back soon.

We were warmly welcomed by Ines and provided with everything we needed. This lovely house is situated in the peaceful village of Afife, a perfect spot to explore the surrounding countryside and beaches . We had a few problems with electricity and plumbing, but every effort was made to sort them out as quickly as possible. The house has all the home comforts to make one's stay pleasant and comfortable. The wifi is good but only in a restricted area of the house.

We had such a great experience that we decided to stay longer. Wonderful house!

A arquitectura da casa é excelente e está extremamente bem decorada. Fomos recebidos com muita simpatia, e com todo um conjunto de pormenores e disponibilidade que fazem toda a diferença. Casa altamente recomendada.

I loved being in Afife in this spetacular house!!! The pictures report very well the space and the house. The kitchen was fully complete, as well as, the bathrooms and rooms. Everything was very clean and great fresh atmosphere. It was the most amazing day, the motion of day: RELAX and peace! Connection with WiFi good in every place. I recommend this place and I hope come back soon!

Amazing house in a beautiful rural location. Ines was extremely helpful, even picking us up from the local station. The house is extremely comfortable and well equipped and the garden and views are lovely. Praia da Arda is a beautiful surfing beach and Afife beach has a shallow river estuary great for kids to swim. Highly recommended!

Inês welcomed us and took great care to explain everything in the house. The home is high quality and has excellent appliances and nice finishes. The yard is peaceful and pleasant. There's a view of the ocean from the master suite. The house is a contemporary take on traditional Portuguese architecture and wonderfully decorated. The walls are quite thick which interferes with the WIFI but the owners installed repeaters throughout to mitigate the issue. There are a couple of restaurants nearby as well a small grocery store. Afife has many beaches and there are some forts to explore. This is a really wonderful home!

Un accueil des plus chaleureux. Les maisons sont très jolies et agréables. Un cadre magnifique avec vue imprenable sur l'océan. Un sejour inoubliable. Nous recommandons sans hésitation !

It is a modern perfectly equipped and wonderful house with a marvellous view to the sea. Thanks to Margarida for her welcome and her hospatility.

Margarida fue muy amable con nosotros. Nos enseño toda la casa y hasta nos tenia una cesta con fruta, pan y zumo. Como llevabamos niños nos advirtio de los posibles peligros que podia haber en la piscina para ellos