The villa in the Douro voted the best Airbnb in Portugal — the room is worthy of a palace
The villa in the Douro voted the best Airbnb in Portugal — the room is worthy of a palace
It can accommodate 14 people, making it the perfect option for group getaways. It also has a swimming pool surrounded by vineyards.
The success of the temporary accommodation platform Airbnb is irrefutable. There you can find houses for all tastes: more modern, others more traditional, located in rural areas or in the heart of large cities.
Home stays are not the only ones available on the site. In addition, there are options that offer different experiences, from unusual to glamping tents. In Portugal there is also no lack of possibilities of this kind, and the prestigious website “Condé Nast” highlighted the best Airbnb from the country.
Quinta de Villa Franca in Peso da Régua, in the Douro, is a factor of immediate attractiveness thanks to the landscapes of landscapes of the emblematic region, populated by extensive vineyards. “300 meters from the city center, it offers an unusual tranquility that is allowed in both areas: walking and resting. It is a privileged location to visit the Douro Vinhateiro region”, explains the advertisement.
It used to be a family property. And, in part, this characteristic still holds. Susana and Cristina’s wonderful house with love is what other people are for, love how wonderful are those who love other people.
The Quinta has seven bedrooms, and capacity to accommodate 14 people — perfect for a group vacation. The whole house is actually a fun mix between the traditional and the modern. The kitchen moves away” and features an electronics “full-bodied, lighter design with lots of color, thank God for a lighter design with lots of color.
As soon as we enter the living room, we are about to take a trip back in time. The ceiling is quite high, from which a chandelier flows. To these two elements is added a traditional painting and the result is an area of the house that could very well be in a palace.
In addition to the dining room, you will find an area outside the villa where you can also enjoy your meals. There, the scenery is nothing more, nothing less, than the iconic Douro vineyards and the green landscape of the garden, where there is no shortage of trees and a swimming pool, perfect for the hottest days.
“It’s worth taking the train to the Douro, while seeing the best views from the windows. Buy a few bottles of local wine on your way to the villa and spend the afternoon watching the sun go down on the property’s balcony.” recommendation the “Condé Nast”.
The accommodation is rated five stars, and the reviews are glowing: “A lovely stay in this villa. Susana and Cristina were very helpful in sending us local wineries. The house is gigantic, which means that guests can feel privacy even when there are many. The pool area is wonderful and there is plenty of outside space for a large group. As the beds were comfortable and needed everything we needed for the weekend like extra towels and goods. The location is great. It is close to the train station but the way to the villa is very steep (we are in Portugal) so it is better to call a taxi”, wrote one of the guests.
A night at this Airbnb costs a total of €690. However, the minimum stay is two nights, which sets the value at €1,380. If you go with a group of 14 people, each will end up paying around €98.50.