Casa do Rio is a recently renovated apartment in Ponte da Barca, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious apartment with a balcony and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at the apartment. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Braga Se Cathedral is 34 km from Casa do Rio, while University of Minho - Braga Campus is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Vigo Airport, 76 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ponte da Barca
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  • Inhelder
    Portugal Portugal
    Everything was great, we enjoyed our stay very much. The location is perfect, in the old town, directly at the river, just a short walk from the swimming area and the ecovia. Eduardo is a great host, very attentive. The apartment is comfortable,...
  • Kylie
    Portugal Portugal
    The location was excellent, right on the river front. There were plenty of restaurants and bars close by and the supermarket was a short walk from the apartment. The apartment had everything you could need for a short or long stay and there was...
  • Marcin
    Poland Poland
    Host! Eduardo is a superb person (as well as his brother). He picked me up from bus station and welcomed me with a great green wine and a desk of snacks. He was all the time available and very positive. I surely will go back there! Besides the...
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Its a house located in the historic center of Ponte da Barca, in the bohemian area, a quiet place to recharge your energies. It implements a modern architecture with rustic architecture. The apartment is located close to the best bars and restaurants in the area. The accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen/dining room, a living room and a bedroom. The WC allows access and movement of people with reduced mobility. Guests have access to free WI-FI and a private car park. We will be at your disposal, close to you, for any help and situation, we speak several languages ​​for your comfort! We are waiting for you!
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Casa do Rio
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Game console – PS3
  • Game console
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Chapel/shrine
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Additional charge
  • Public Bath
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Children's playground
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

Casa do Rio takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa do Rio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 127416/AL

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Casa do Rio

  • Casa do Rio offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Public Bath

  • Casa do Rio is 350 yards from the centre of Ponte da Barca. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa do Rio on this page.

  • Casa do Rio has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Casa do Rio can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Casa do Rio is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Casa do Rio may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Casa do Rio is popular with guests booking family stays.