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Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a white building with balconies.
A stone building with a sign, a bicycle with a basket, and a well-maintained lawn.
A cozy interior with a seating area, wooden flooring, and a wall with a motivational quote.
A two-story building with a red-tiled roof, white walls, and a large window on the second floor.
A neatly made bed with pillows and a handbag, a bedside table with a lamp and a vase of flowers, and a wall with a text in a foreign language.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Paço de Sousa
  • Place, Paco da Sousa Church
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Penafiel Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Quinta da Aveleda
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Double Bed

10 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Penafiel

Located in Penafiel, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins and Hintze Ribeiro Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Park of the Serras do Porto and Ferreira River Park - Rebordosa. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural de Paredes and Magikland. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and cave exploring.
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Map
Paço de Sousa

What's nearby

  • Paco da Sousa Church - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Penafiel Church - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Quinta da Aveleda - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Magikland - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins - 11 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Cête Station - 17 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adega Lourenço - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O Sapo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Irmaos Faria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raj Darbar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Churrasqueira Café Ventura - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences on 26 February 2027 start from NZ$4,700, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Solar Egas Moniz - Charming House & Local Experiences located?

This family-friendly Penafiel holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Paco da Sousa Church, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Centro Cultural de Paredes and Magikland. Penafiel Municipal Museum and Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins are also within 6 miles (10 km). Cête Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience. Beautiful home and amazing hosts. Highly, highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us! It was a true pleasure to host you Dear Ken and your lovely family. You were absolutely amazing guests!!! Super kind, super friendly and you took such great care of the house. You're absolutely wonderful guests, and I would recommend you to any host, anywhere in the world. We miss you already! Thanks for the great memories shared together... You're welcome back anytime! Hope to see you again in the future. All the best! With Love, Iva
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portugal

The place is a thing of beauty, with the best hospitality and service I have ever experienced. Because of how much we enjoyed it here, we plan on retiring here and definitely will be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iva was by far the best hostess I've ever had through VRBO or any rental anywhere. She was amazingly receptive to all of our endless questions about the property, location, directions, activities, etc. My family continued to ask questions throughout our stay, and Iva never tired of us! She and Natalia cooked us a gorgeous meal, with an amazing charcuterie board and chocolate mousse cake. Every morning she delivered fresh rolls and other pastries. We could not have had a better experience with Iva. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
Many thanks Dear Anne for your incredible feedback and for your visit! We are truly happy! That is our main mission... Receive guests with a open arms as family, make them feel really welcome and offer them the best experiences in Portugal! Our house is your house next time you come to explore the North of Portugal. Big hug and all the best! With Love, Iva
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place for a family of 12 adults.

We took our five adult children with their spouses to Lisbon and Porto. This is a magical place. Iva made our stay fantastic. It is hard to find a place to house 12 people. It is out of the city, but worth the drive. The big take away was the huge kitchen. After our stay in Lisbon, we remembered how small kitchens are in Europe. This place had a huge, well stocked kitchen. It also had a large washer and dryer which was appreciated since this was our second stop on our tour. For anyone wanting quiet and not the noise of the city, We would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

This was the most amazing space for our family reunion of 13 people! The property is stunning with SO much room for people to stay. We had 7 of the 10 rooms but essentially had an entire boutique hotel to ourselves for 6 days. Iva was amazing- so easy to communicate with and very accommodating and accessible. I have never seen a place be so well stocked with everything you could need. She even provided some groceries and beverages for us so we could have our first breakfast there. Fresh rolls and pastries delivered daily - scrumptious! I cannot express how fantastic this place is- felt like home away from home. I feel like I could reach out to Iva at anytime- she was SO lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VRBO stay yet

A group of 10 friends stayed at this gem of a place and we all loved it! From the start communication with Iva, the host, was very pleasant and detailed and helpful. The actual house was perfect, clean, comfortable and unbelievably well stocked. Iva thought of everything. Not only did we have fresh bread every morning but she had the kitchen stocked with coffee and other food stuff for us to eat. She gave us a wonderful welcome and is a ray of sunshine and a font of information. She and Natalia also arranged a wonderful meal for our group one night and made reservations for us another. I can’t recommend this place enough! I’m hoping I get to return someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week at this beautiful house

We have just left Solar Egas Moniz after a wonderful week staying at this beautiful house. Thirteen of us from Australia visited to celebrate my wife's birthday. We had the best time! Iva and Natalia were awesome hosts. Iva made me feel welcome from the moment I made my booking. She was in regular communication with me before we arrived to make sure that the rooms were properly set up and everything was ready for our arrival. Iva also helped me to organise tours and dinners for our group. The house is very large, light filled and spacious, with several separate upstairs bedrooms, each with its own aircon sand bathroom. Upstairs is reachable by stairs or a lift. Downstairs, there is a lovely lounge area, a big dining room, large and well equipped kitchen and laundry. In the grounds outside there is a swimming pool, sun lounges and (in a separate space) a wood fired oven that we used to make pizzas. The house is only 30 minutes drive out of Porto or 5 minutes to the railway station. We chose it because it gave good access to Porto and to the Douro valley for a range of excursions. Natalia and Iva also cooked dinner for us on our first and last nights at the house. The food was lovely and the meals were a wonderful way to start and finish our time at the house. I can't say enough good things about our stay. The house was brilliant and Iva was the best host. have a lot of experience booking shared holidays. The stay at Solar Egas Moniz was the best I’ve had.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Dear Darren, Carla & lovely friends! Thank you very much for your kindness in writing about your experience in our house! We are super happy! We feel privileged to have the opportunity to meet such sweet and inspiring people like you! Big thanks for the unforgettable moments we spent together and for taking with such care of our house! You left the house impeccable! We wish all our guests are like you! Always come back! 🤗 We have open arms for you and your crew! With love and great esteem, Iva 💕🙏 Ps. We miss you already!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

Where to start? First the Manor House. It is big! Old on the exterior but modern in the interior (without losing the traditional elements). Big bedrooms, everything we needed, sparkling clean! Even a nice modern elevator provided (especially useful for luggage) Lots of living space downstairs. We had the whole house for our group and there was plenty of room to be together or be apart. Everything had been thought about and provided. (We also loved and used the pool!) Second, and most important, is Iva and her team (who look after the house). They are the NICEST people, nothing is too much trouble. Iva booked taxis for us, recommended local restaurants & trips and catered my birthday dinner for 20 people (delicious food). She even rented a keyboard for us for the event. The meal was outstanding and the whole evening was filled with joy and celebration. Third, location. We split our time between Porto and more local activities. It is very easy (and inexpensive) to get to Porto - Sao Bento on the train from Cête. 30 minutes on the train. It takes about 20 mins to walk from the station to the house (some people liked to walk) but we had also rented some cars and there is lots of free parking on the south side of the station - it took about 3 mins to drive. Next time we will spend more time in the local area - there is so much to do locally! We had a truly wonderful week at Solar Egas Moniz and strongly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Many thanks Carolyn, Tom & Crew! :) What a great honor to meet you all and to receive you at our house! Our main mission is to welcome guests as friends, and to be able to provide them an unforgettable stay! We go to the extra mile... We are truly happy with your feedback! Thanks for being so friendly, exceptional & outstanding and for taking with good care of our house. We highly recommend you to all the hosts worldwide! The house is all yours next time you come to the north of Portugal. We miss you already! Receive a big big hug! All the best! Iva & Team
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