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Casa do Rio Alva is a recently renovated vacation home in Arganil where guests can make the most of the private beach area and free bikes. This vacation home provides air-conditioned accommodations with a patio. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Providing a terrace and mountain views, the vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Palace of Bussaco is 25 miles from Casa do Rio Alva. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 49 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Arganil
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  • Sydney
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The property was very.serene and with nature. We were visiting family and unfortunately didn’t get to enjoy and appreciate the setting.
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    wonderful setting with a lovely terrace by the river.
  • Daniel
    Portugal Portugal
    Casa do Rio Alva is a refuge where you can relax and wash away all the stress of the world in your own private paradise. The house is well equipped, the setting is tranquil and the outdoor facilities and access to the Alva river are amazing. The...

Hosted by Luis Barroso

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Luis Barroso
Casa do Rio Alva is a very special place with free access to Rio! Located in the village of Secarias in the heart of nature in central Portugal, 4 km from Vila de Arganil and 55 km from the city of Coimbra, Casa do Rio Alva has 3 bedrooms overlooking the river, a comfortable living room, a kitchen equipped with all the basic utensils, an outdoor wood oven, an outdoor barbecue, free parking, and several areas of gardens and terraces with private access to the river.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Casa do Rio Alva
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free Wifi 441 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Private beach area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Transportation
    • Bicycle rental
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib by request
    Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 crib available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

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


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    License number: 121088/AL

    FAQs about Casa do Rio Alva

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

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

    • Casa do Rio Alva is 1.8 miles from the center of Arganil. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Casa do Rio Alva may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Casa do Rio Alva is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Casa do Rio Alva can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Casa do Rio Alva has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

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

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beach
      • Private beach area