Cottage vacation rentals in Vila Nova de Gaia

The place is just terrific. It is surrounded by nature, very quiet and very close to nature. You can hear the birds, the water. It's just a magical place and perfect to arrive at or enjoy the tranquility. I loved meditating by the water or doing yoga. I would come back anytime. Thanks so much for the nice days.

This house is in the most STUNNING location with AMAZING views. We arrived early hours and Tiago was more than helpful at this time. We were told of the house’s rich religious history which is reflected in the artwork and decor of the house. 7 of us stayed for 8 days 2 couples and 3 teens More than enough space for everyone to have their own privacy and more than enough room for 10 people. The grounds had fig, Apple and lemon trees which we were told we are more than welcome to use. Aldi and Lidl were a 15 minute drive (we rented a car) which was perfect for evening barbecues (huge wood oven outside as well as small grills) The pool was stunning, we spent most days in there from morning till night. It’s a great size and easy to shade with umbrellas if needed. We left our inflatables there for the next person, which someone had also done before we arrived, which was a nice touch. We can’t thank Tiago enough for an amazing 8days. Will defo visit again

Amazing home for a romantic weekend. Amazing bedroom, jacuzzi and reception 👌

Tiago did more than expected. From welcoming cake, unexpected wine tour and requests answered immediately. When we panicked about the fires, he calmed us. This Airbnb is a haven of tranquility. Fresh fruit from trees!!! Vale da Cambra unspeakable beauty and hospitality. Not a lot of English speaking, but at the end we got what we wanted.

Everything is perfect. The house is as in the photos, attentive to our arrival, delicious breakfast. An area worth checking out. 100% recommended

Spent 3 nights here and had a beautiful time. Hot tub was a nice touch for the cold winter days. Carlos was extremely sweet and hospitable. Gave us plenty of information about Sever de Vouga and showed us how to get around. Breakfast was served to us everyday at 9am which was a super nice touch. Great way to start the day. Definitely recommend. I'll be going back for sure!

Silvio is gracious and friendly and the garden is beautiful. He left us fresh eggs one morning and we loved the hot tub. Definitely recommend Silvio’s place.

The place was very clean and cozy. All as described. Very good service and well received.

Absolutely a perfect find. Peaceful. Well equipped kitchen, toiletries. Home made jam and honey. Aveiro a nice place to visit. Also the painted houses on the coast. Margarida is a superhost indeed.

Quiet quiet space good for a few days, as for the host André always very accessible. Experience to repeat again

Very nice house, with very good taste! We appreciate the kindness of the small details such as the cake on our arrival, the appetizers, teas, coffee... everything was perfect!

Very nice stay, wonderful space, the bennie was a great company

Andre was a welcoming host, we felt part of his family for the 6 days we enjoyed his property. Home is an old stable farm that's well maintained and beautiful. He has two lovely dogs my daughter played with. Really enjoyed our stay and Andre was extremely helpful and attentive.

The home is a great place to just get away from it all and relax. The grounds are peaceful with lots of fruit trees. If you like nature you will love it.

The only adversity was related to check-in. Mr. Lobo, host, was not present. Tirando this contrariety everything was perfect. The house is in a private place which guarantees a calm and quiet atmosphere. It was clean and is well equipped. It's perfect for a family vacation.

This is a unique place. Nothing compares with it. A small village of picturesque buildings - nevertheless, you do not have to miss anything of modern convenience - with the most beautiful and stunning nature. Amazing and must visit.

Silvia was the most gracious host I have ever met. The decor was charming, the apartment was spotless, the neighborhood was peaceful and quiet, and we couldn't have asked for a better getaway. Thank you Silvia for a lovely holiday!

Very peaceful place surrounded by a few animals, the kids loved it. The pool even if it is shared is a real advantage. Everything is clean in the house, Margarida makes herself available for any requests. Very welcoming and helpful host. I would recommend this little haven of peace! We had a great family holiday

I loved this Airbnb. It honestly felt more like a home than most Airbnb’s and this is quite a compliment. I have stayed in so many of these that I have learned the difference. It was well appointed so you could easily have meals at home. There is a barbecue and numerous charming outside seating areas. The property is beautifully landscaped and private. Ligia had an app that answered every possible question we had about her place and the area from where to have dinner to what sites should we visit. It had grocery stores, hikes nearby, places to visit. I’ve honestly never seen anything like it. The property is quiet, the beds comfy and towels soft. It’s very well located for visits to Guimares and Peneda Gerês. The territorial views from the property were beautiful. Icing on the cake for us our the two dogs that visit.. They were the sweetest and enhanced our visit. One of the top places I have ever stayed.

Truly wonderful! Alexandra was so welcoming and friendly and went above and beyond with generous hospitality – greeted us on arrival, gave us a tour of the property, lightly checked in on us by message throughout the week, responded quickly to any questions and requests for recommendations (restaurants, places to visit), and came to wish us farewell at the end of our stay – all the while ensuring our privacy and space. The grounds were magical and thoughtfully decorated with so many little zones to explore. Like like we were discovering a mini-paradise… we loved the pool and made sure to swim every day, but also the shaded swing overlooking the garden, the ‘fairy tree’ all lit up at night, the rockery glowing in the afternoon light with dragonflies fluttering about, the BBQ overlooking the pool and garden, the little birds hopping on the grass, and of course all the beautiful hydrangeas! The house itself was spacious clean, and fully equipped with everything we could possibly need!

what a fabulous location, secluded with amazing sunsets every night. Loved everything about the stay.

We loved our stay at this beautiful home. The outside area was absolutely fabulous and the house was kitted with everything we needed to have a really fun and relaxing holiday. Raul was extremely welcoming providing our daughter with a crib last minute and gave us local recommendations that were great. We would absolutely love to return!

We chose Carmens house because we are a tired family who wanted peace and quiet without noise and other people. Carmens house in fairly isolated and set in huge grounds on what felt like mountain sides with beautiful views down the valley. There’s so much space/land to explore and you get this sense of rural perfection. The pool is what drew us there and did not disappoint - it’s huge, deep and private. We stayed 8 days and barely left the pool. We went to Paredes (15 min drive) each morning to do a food shop in Lidl (avoid awful local super markets) and stock up on healthy food. We bbq on an old school bbq as the sun slowly set and ate on the private patio in dappled sunshine. The dogs are lovely and my kids adored them. Inside is traditional (if a little old) but clean, spacious and comfy. Beds clean if a little small for two tall adults (140cm) and a little hard. Carmen is an amazing host and helped us loads - but she’s not intrusive. We are already planning to return! We loved it!

Stunning! The design and vibe of this home is unsurpassed. Tomás was very responsive and his mother greeted us to let us in. Pro tip: definitely purchase a local whole fish and grill it on the outside barbecue!