North Portugal's peaceful haven, this house offers a serene retreat with a pool and terraced gardens overlooking the dam of Caniçada. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen, cozy living room and dining area. With plenty of games to keep everyone entertained.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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About this property
Casa Dikitaru | Mountain Views & Serenity near the National Park of Peneda Geres
1 bedroom with private bathroom — double bed 1 bedroom — double bed 1 bedroom — two single beds 1 shared bathroom Kitchen fully equipped Living room and dining area Bed linens, towels and tablecloths Seasonal swimming pool – open from May 1st to September 30th. Bathroom with shower next to the pool Games (ping pong table, table football) Kitchenette next to the pool Garden
Official Registration Number: 11847/AL
This is a familiar house, located in a quiet area in North Portugal within easy reach of the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The pool and terraced gardens overlook the dam of Caniçada , and the clean air and silence are the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday. The house is fully furnished and equipped. It has full central heating for winter bookings, and it is cleaned & beds are changed halfway through stays of 7 nights or more. All bed linen and towels are provided. Outside, there is a barbecue area and a garden with plenty of various and wonderful plants and flowers . Near the pool there is also a small kitchenette. The house offers free wifi, a ping pong table, table football, and a high level of privacy with a magnificent panorama view over the dam and mountains.
The nearest places with supermarkets, coffee/tea rooms are Cerdeirinhas (2 km), Vieira do Minho (6 km) and Termas do Gerês (20 km). Walking through the mountains, tasting the Portuguese cuisine and our Vinho Verde ('Green Wine') or visiting our cities, full of history and monuments, are good opportunities for your vacation. Very close to our house you can also find numerous activities, either in water or land: Strolls - all land, horse, pedestrians, bicycle, 4x4, scaling and rappel, water sports, etc.
Detailed information will be sent at the time of the booking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: not allowed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 11847/AL
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Vieira do Minho, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. In Guas do Gerês and Pedra Bela Viewpoint are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cabreira and Alqueirão River Beach. Consider Quinta Lago dos Cisnes for a night out or Centro de Artes e Cultura de Vila Verde if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby. Visit our Vieira do Minho travel guide
Does Casa Dikitaru | Mountain Views & Serenity near the National Park of Peneda Geres have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Casa Dikitaru | Mountain Views & Serenity near the National Park of Peneda Geres pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Casa Dikitaru | Mountain Views & Serenity near the National Park of Peneda Geres?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Dikitaru | Mountain Views & Serenity near the National Park of Peneda Geres?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Dikitaru | Mountain Views & Serenity near the National Park of Peneda Geres?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa Dikitaru | Mountain Views & Serenity near the National Park of Peneda Geres located?
This family-friendly Vieira do Minho holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Canicada Dam, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cabreira and Nossa Senhora da Lapa. Alqueirão River Beach and Sao Bento da Porta Aberta are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Casa Dikitaru | Mountain Views & Serenity near the National Park of Peneda Geres Reviews
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We stayed here a week as a family. The house is a perfect holiday location, with everything you wish for. Loads of garden and a private pool that is simply awesome. Great communication with Susana, couldn’t wish for more. Would definitely recommend this house!
Fantastic view and spacious house in amazing part of Portugal!
We had a very nice stay in Casa Dikitaru, with is situated in an optimal location if you’d like to hike in lush mountains, enjoy breathtaking views and swim in clear lakes and waterfalls.
The house is spacious for two adults and two children, and we felt at home at once- so though we had some rainy days we still had a good time.
Susana is an fantastic host and she will help you with every question you have and furthermore she offers good advices on where to go and which restaurents to visit.
Thank you very much for a lovely stay.
It's a little house but still you have privacy and plenty of room. We loved the pool area with sunbeds, football table and shower/toilet. The house had a great wifi-network (the best one we have ever had in a rented house across Europe (the teenagers was happy). Three good bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen (a bootle of Portugues wine as a welcome is always appreciated!). It's plenty of very good restaurants in the nearby area (a car is though needed). If you get tired of laying in the sun. day trips to Porto, Braga and Guimaraez are a good thing to do. All in all, living here for a week was a perfect end of this year's holliday in lovley Portugal!
Drove own car to property from England, found property easily, Susana met us there with keys and went through everything. Property completely secluded and extremely quiet. We cater for ourselves rather than eat out, there seemed plenty of local restaurants while driving around. Really easy to get to supermarket in Viero du Minho, everything you would need there. We were unlucky with the weather, had a few rainy days but sun came out and it turned hot, pool was used. We went for R and R property and area suited our purpose. Worth a trip to Ponte Lima and the scenic drives, not for the faint hearted!! My only comment would be to have improved views to the river from the terrace, some of the shrubbery needs pruning. We had added company from Trevor the Toad and Larry the Lizzard !! Great time overall.
Comfortable and well appointed house in the most beautiful and tranquil setting..pretty garden... lovely pool..wonderful views..peaceful and relaxing...with great walking in the vicinity.
We have spent two relaxed weeks at Dikitaru, very much enjoying the great view, beautiful garden and swimming pool which was very welcome given the heat. Dikitaru is the perfect location to go on hiking tours in the mountains and enjoy living in the countryside with small supermarktes however being nearby. We have also taken trips to Braga and Porto which are not too far away. Susana was a wonderful host, always helpful and patient when we had questions.
Dikitaru is located on the banks of the Rio Cavados on the edge of the Peneda-Geres national park, which is a beautiful area to explore and was remarkably free of tourists when we were there at the beginning of July. In the national park there are many hiking trails, some with waterfalls along the way that you can swim in, though the roads can be quite winding, so driving in this area requires concentration! The house is quiet, comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace looking across the river to the hills of the national park on the other side. The pool was super, and enjoyed by all; very necessary to cool off in given the 30 degree temperatures when we stayed! You can also swim at river beaches in the area. We tried a number of local restaurants, all good hearty fare and reasonably priced. The lovely Medieval towns of Guimaraes and Ponte da Lima are around an hour away and well worth a visit.
What Can I say about Gloria’s home? It is a real treat! A restful home away from home. Gloria was a delight to deal with, from pre holiday communications to meeting her on our arrival day. Everything was perfect we were given such a warm welcome and home made treats which we were very glad of having arrived hungry from the airport. The property is beautiful with everything you could possibly want there. The gardens and pool area are particularly lovely and we made good use of the stone built barbecue. The house is so well equipped that you could easily spend your whole time there and not be disappointed. The area is a delight and there is lots to do locally should you wish to. We had a fantastic day travelling into the mountains on quad bikes and an equally great time visiting a local vineyard. There are some beautiful sights nearby some of which are deserted even in August. It was my first time in Portugal but I will definitely be back. It is a beautiful area of a beautiful country and the locals are so welcoming and accommodating. One note of caution, bring plenty of cash, not many of the local restaurants and attractions take international credit cards. If you are looking for an authentic and relaxing holiday this is definitely the place for you.
Tricia P.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
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2/10 Terrible
Elisabeth V.
30 Aug 2025
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location
Location très décevante. Séjour gâché. Sécurité non assurée.Gestion pas à la hauteur : réactivité lente, pas de présence sur place (échanges par WhatsApp). A notre arrivée déjà, deux frelons européens ou asiatiques morts devant la porte fenêtre donnant sur la terrasse. Étonnant que cela ait pu échapper à la préparation faite avant chaque arrivée.Dès le dimanche, nous avons un frelon dans la maison. Le lundi soir nous en avons trois. Ils passent par une fissure du plafond et de la cheminée.Malgré mes nombreux messages (au moins 15 SMS dans la seule journée de mardi), le problème n’a été traité qu’en fin d’après-midi. Et encore "traité" est vite dit. L’intervention intérieure a consisté à boucher la fissure avec de la mousse expansive. Les frelons ont continué leur activité dans la cheminée toute la semaine, activité visible de l'extérieur. Nous pensions qu'il y aurait une intervention dans la semaine....Présence d'un nid de guêpes sur un poteau à 3 mètres de la terrasse, signalée dès le lundi mais jamais traitée. Résultat : nous avons été gênés chaque jour à la piscine et sur la terrasse.Piscine non entretenue :Contrairement à l’annonce qui annonce un entretien 3 fois par semaine, personne n'est intervenue. Résultat : amas de feuilles, poussière accumulée par le vent, et apparition de taches jaunes visibles au fond du bassin.Il y a d'autres problèmes mais ce sont les principaux. Entretien négligé, gestion approximative, je ne recommande pas cette location
A casa é ainda melhor do que o anunciado: muito bonita, bem pensada e agradável. Para quem viaja com bebés ou crianças pequenas e se preocupa com a piscina, há 2 áreas independentes que podem ser isoladas com portões. Assim, os pequenos podem brincar e circular em segurança, sem risco de acesso à piscina. Um detalhe extra que me surpreendeu positivamente.
Merveilleux!!!Magnifique maison, agréable qu'on ne veut plus quitter.Calme, intime, très beau jardin avec une vue vraiment magnifique.Madame Susana est vraiment au petit soins pour que tout se passe à merveille :)La maison sentait tellement bon la fleurs de Lys à notre arrivé, ainsi qu'un gentil panier de bien venu :)La maison est entièrement équipé pour passer un excellent séjour avec en plus une piscine et un babyfoot le top!Tellement de choses à voir:Le parc national de Peneda Geres avec ses cascades, ses animaux en liberté ( vaches, chevaux...), ses montagnes.Sistelo, Guimaraes, Pont de Lima, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Moledo....De très bon restaurants Des vacances extra ça nous manque déjà.Obrigado Susana!
Susana ist sehr nett und um ihre Gäste bemüht. Die Lage des Hauses ist traumhaft (allerdings braucht man natürlich überall hin eine Weile). Vielleicht war es ein "end of season"-Phänomen, aber während unseres Aufenthaltes gingen zuerst ein WC-Abfluss und dann ein elektronischer Rolladen kaputt. Es wurde beides repariert, aber es war nervig, sich darum kümmern zu müssen. Auch bei den neuen Handtüchern und der Bettwäsche nach einer Woche war es so, dass ich mehrfach nachfragen musste. Außerdem hatte ich gegen Ende den Eindruck, dass der Pool nicht mehr morgens gereinigt wurde, obwohl es aufgrund des Windes durchaus nötig gewesen wäre. Das musste man dann auch selber machen.
Diese Punkte haben den ansonsten guten Eindruck dieser eigentlich schönen Unterkunft leider ein wenig getrübt...
Casa Dikitaru est vraiment une maison très agréable et parfaite pour respirer au grand air et déconnecter de la vie en ville plus stressante.
Le jardin absolument magnifique est tellement grand qu'il permet de se faire des balades pour digérer après manger ^^.
La piscine et le baby foot en contrebas de la maison sont vraiment la cerise sur le gâteau de cette prestation.
Je rejoins un autre commentaire disant qu'on s'y sent tellement bien que l'on a pas envie d'aller autre part haha ^^
De plus le contact avec la propriétaire de la maison était excellent, une personne vraiment à l'écoute, qui a su réagir très vite pour les questions et imprévus du séjour.
Nous avons vraiment apprécié sa gentillesse et sa réactivité.
Un grand merci à elle pour nous avoir offert de très belles vacances !
Je conseille vivement cette offre à tout le monde, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés ;-)
Sehr schöne, große und gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung. Ideal zum Entspannen und Natur genießen, selbst wenn das Wetter mal nicht so gut ist. Schöne Wanderungen in der Nähe mit tollen Wasserfällen, in denen man baden kann. Die Vermieterin ist super nett und hilfsbereit.
Liebe Gloria, wir haben uns sehr gut erholt in Ihrem schönen Refugium. Es war ein Traum, jeden Morgen mit Aussicht auf die Berge und den See zu frühstücken, im Pool zu baden, der mit Palmen in dem schönen, gepflegten, blühenden Garten liegt. Es gab Eidechsen und Kröten zu entdecken. Wir lieben es, ungestört für uns zu sein, niemand schaut in das Grundstück hinein. Es gab Wassersportgeräte, Tischtennis (lieben wir), Tischkicker (machte viel Spaß), genug Geschirr. Alles war schön eingerichtet. Klar, man braucht ein Auto, aber wir waren auch wandern, haben im Stausse und Rio Cavado und im Atlantik gebadet. In Braga waren wir oft, haben sogar ein Fußballspiel im tollen Stadion gesehen. Guimaraes hat uns auch sehr gefallen. Sonnenuntergang in Bom Jesus war sensationell. Die Restaurantempfehlung "Pedra Verde" teilen wir. Cafesinho mit Pasteis de Nata ging immer und überall. Wir könne Ihr Haus nur wärmstens empfehlen. Danke für alles! Ihre Familie Reincke
Von Anfang an war alles gut organisiert, die Wäsche wurde wöchentlich gewechselt, die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet,genug Platz für 6 Erwachsene, drinnen wie im Außenbereich sogar eine Grundausstattung an Lebensmittel als Willkommesgeschenk gab es.
Une maison où il fait bon vivre dans un ecrin de verdure
Un petit havre de paix. Une maison très bien pensée et agencée où il fait bon vivre, pour passer d'agréables vacances et découvrir cette très belle region du Portugal. L' acces est facile. Susana et Gloria, les hôtes, sont tres gentilles et disponibles. Nous avons apprécié la piscine, la table de ping pong, le babby foot, les petits dejeuners et autres repas en terrasse, les couchers de soleil... La maison est nichée dans un petit ecrin de verdure. Merci Gloria et Susana de nous faire profiter de ce bel environnement.
We had a really happy stay at this lovely property. The location is good, you can walk down to the river in 10 mins, and the area is so peaceful. The pool was enjoyed by us all as were the stunning views. Of particular note is the interesting garden which is filled with all kinds of plants and fruit trees. We had fun playing table football and bat and ball in the pool. Gloria was a very attentive and kind hostess who was always available to help us. I highly recommend this property to anyone.
Wunderschönes Haus, Garten und Pool. Top-ausgestattet. Alles im und um das Haus ist sehr liebevoll gestaltet. Glória, die Eigentümerin, hat uns mit einem Willkommensgeschenk überrascht und es uns sehr leicht gemacht, einen überaus erholsamen Urlaub zu genießen!! :)
Wir (2 Erwachsen und drei Kinder im Alter von 12, 14 und 16) waren 3 Wochen im Juli im CASA DIKITARU und haben uns von Anfang an alle sehr wohl gefühlt. Alles ist noch viel schöner als auf den Fotos und das Haus ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und schön hell. Das Haus bietet viel Platz und viele Dinge sind automatisiert (Rolläden, Pool, Licht etc.). Draußen gibt es eine Vielzahl von Plätzen zu entdecken und man findet auch bei Hitze immer einen schönen schattigen Platz. Ein wunderbarer Garten mit ausgeklügelter Bewässerung umgibt das Haus. Die Lage ist ruhig und man sitzt mitten in der wunderbaren Natur. Der Pool ist komfortabel angelegt und eine tolle Gelegenheiten sich nach einer Wanderung abzukühlen. Das war nicht nur bei den Kindern beliebt und man muss dazu sagen, dass er nahezu täglich gereinigt wurde. Die Tischtennisplatte und der Kicker sind in einwandfreiem Zustand und waren bei den Kindern immer für eine Abwechslung gut. Die Küche haben wir viel genutzt und sie ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Vom Haus aus lässt sich der Nationalpark Peneda-Gerês sehr gut erkunden, bis zur Atlantikküste sind es etwa eine Stunde Autofahrt und auch das haben wir genutzt.
Braga und Porto sind lohnende Ziel, gut zu erreichen und auch das Douro-Tal (zu empfehlen: Passadiços do Paiva durch die Serra da Freita) ist erreichbar und einen Tagesausflug wert. Nach unseren Wanderungen und Ausflügen war es immer wieder eine Wohltat "nach Hause" zu kommen, in den Pool zu springen und auf der Terrasse zu sitzen und den Sonnenuntergang zu bewundern, wir haben sogar den Kometen Neowise ohne Probleme und ohne störende Lichter bewundern können. Gloria hat uns sehr nett willkommen geheißen, wir haben uns über das Begrüßungspaket und auch das Abschiedsgeschenk sehr gefreut und man hat gemerkt, dass Sie alles für unser Bestes vorbereitet hatte und Sie war immer ansprechbar. Alles war hervorragend organisiert, die notwendigen Prozesse rund um Corona waren für uns perfekt und überhaupt nicht störend und somit für uns als 5köpfige Familie sehr gut gelöst. Es war ein rundum gelungener Urlaub in einem perfekten und gemütlichen Ferienhaus. Wir haben Portugal nach unseren Erfahrungen in Madeira und auf den Azoren noch mal auf eine ganz besondere Weise kennenglernt und können den Norden von Portugal somit auf jeden Fall empfehlen.
A casa ideal para umas férias com amigos ou família. Está perto das prinicipais atrações do PNPG, mas é tão agradável que dá vontade de nunca sair. Destaco a cozinha bem equipada, a privacidade da propriedade, a zona exterior, onde está a piscina, a zona de churrasco, a mesa de pedra, os matrecos e a mesa de ping-pong. A vista é muito bonita e permite ver os mais bonitos pores-do-sol. A casa está extremamente bem tratada e, mesmo a ausência de algumas peças de decoração - devido às atuais medidas de segurança - não lhe retira o encanto. Junto ao portão há espaço suficiente para estacionar quatro carros, sem problema. A anfitriã é muito acessível e simpática, fazendo questão de saber se está tudo bem e se não precisamos de nada. Repetiria a experiência.