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Anita's Refuge House in the Douro Valley

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A narrow alleyway with stone walls, a lamp post, and a door at the end.
A swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by a grassy area with umbrellas and seating.
A narrow cobblestone street at night with stone buildings on either side, a street lamp, and a small bush with yellow flowers.
A staircase with wooden steps and black handrails, leading to a room with a stone wall and a small table with a vase and a bottle.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, a bed with a brown quilt, a small table with a lamp, and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Panoramic mountain views
    Guests love the sweeping mountain views that frame every part of the stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Barcos , Tabuaço, Viseu District
  • Place, Quinta do Tedo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Duoro River
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Quinta de La Rosa
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Tabuaço

Located in Tabuaço, this cottage is in the mountains. Chapel of St. Dominic and Igreja Matriz de Moimenta da Beira are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Quinta do Bomfim and Natur Waterpark. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Barcos , Tabuaço, Viseu District

What's nearby

  • Quinta do Tedo - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Duoro River - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Quinta do Popa - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Quinta de La Rosa - 25 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Quinta da Roêda Winery - 31 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Pinhão Train Station - 28 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasteleria Princesa do Douro - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Praia Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Quinta de la Rosa - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taberna De Ponto - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cozinha Da Clara - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Refugio D'Anita Douro Valley House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Anita's Refuge House in the Douro Valley?

As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anita's Refuge House in the Douro Valley on 3 January 2027 start from NZ$171, 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 Refugio D'Anita Douro Valley House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Refugio D'Anita Douro Valley House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Refugio D'Anita Douro Valley House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refugio D'Anita Douro Valley House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Refugio D'Anita Douro Valley House located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Quinta do Tedo, Quinta do Popa and Duoro River. Quinta do Panascal Visitor's Center and Fonseca Quinta do Pascanal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy house in Douro

Wharm, charming, well equiped, perfect for a couple situated in an authentic village.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you, it was a pleasure to welcome you, thank you very much😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Extremely comfortable and unique room with loft, kitchen and living space. Excellent place to discover local culture, wineries, food and hiking in Douro valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private village hideaway

Very enjoyable and unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure to welcome you and especially to meet you, a fantastic holiday for you, obrigado 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!!

Everything about our stay was great! Beautiful little historic village and outstanding views of the countryside. We also met some of the locals, who were very friendly. We would definitely recommend this property for anyone who wants a relaxing and enchanting stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2024
Thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure to welcome you, thank you for everything, come back soon Best regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect serene location

Wonderful stay in this quiet beautiful village. Bonus tour of their family vineyard. If you need to recharge and take in the beauty this is the place to go. Great communication. Wonderful set up in this perfect size house
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and Inviting Village!!

We instantly fell in love with the charm of this village and the people! Jose thought of every detail to make our stay comfortable!!! The welcoming port wine and grapes was a special touch! The views driving to this VRBO are beyond breathtaking! Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2024
Thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure to welcome you and a great satisfaction to know that you liked our village, our people and our natural beauty, Muito obrigado 😍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a little piece of heaven

thank God we found this property and enjoyed 7 days of heaven.We experienced an incredible festival , wine beyond our expectation and a host that was like a best friend !! thank you for your hospitality and we will definitely stay at your property again .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you very much, it was a pleasure to welcome you, come back whenever you wish, you will always be welcome, obrigado
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a two level unit in an old village parish. Fortunately we were able to get some check-in help from the nearby government office. Staff was so nice! Dining options are limited. Fantastic views surround the village. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Duoro Valley

This place was cute as a button! We loved our stay! The owner was very helpful when our directions took us to the wrong village. He immediately sent us the gps and all was good! Also, it was rainy and cold while we were there. The house had two heaters that provided adequate heat. Thank you for our delightful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2024
Hello, thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure to welcome you and contribute to an excellent stay, come back whenever you want Obrigado ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quaint spot

Small apartment in an old town. You feel like you have stepped back in time! Perfect for exploring the Douro valley and tasting some wine. The host set us up for wine tasting. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure to receive you, come back soon, obrigado ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anita

Excellent generally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thank you very much, it was a pleasure to welcome you Obrigado 🙂
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10/10 Excellent

Great people and village!

We met wonderful people in Barcos. From Jose’s extended family at the winery to a wonderful woman in the village that gave us two bottles of excellent homemade wine. Thanks to Teresa for the wine! This is a delightful country village to escape to. We went to Sabroso too. So peaceful. We are so happy we went.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
thank you for your description, it is also for us an honor to welcome guests like you, sympathetic, communicative and lovely, always come back, Muito obrigado Best regards Jose Oliva
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An enjoyable stay and very homey/inviting.Be forewarned of loud church bells through the night ; I had earplugs so it did not matter.But it kept daughter awake. Being a lot of exposed stones (while rustic, charming, and very beautiful) making up the walls, there was a damp, strong smell upon arriving and throughout our brief stay. Not a surprise given the construction/build of earthen stonework.It was still a very clean place and enjoyable. Beds were very comfortable! We did no cooking, so cannot comment on the kitchen amenities but there seemed sufficient tools.Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure to receive it. Muito obrigado
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Tranquil village

Place was perfect for us. Plenty of room for two tucked away down a narrow village street. The host was great and set us up with a winery tour at Casa do Padrela nearby. Hiking trails out the door although some are on low traveled streets. Nearby Tabuaco has more modern amenities including a laundromat and some restaurants. (Tabua D'Aco is excellent). The views are just incredible. The church bells going on at night can be noisy but it's part of the charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2023
thank you very much for your comment, it was a pleasure to receive you, you were fantastic guests, thank you, come back often😊 Obrigado
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was quite a unique experience. The town is quite remote. The views are amazing and the villagers are very friendly and try their best to communicate regardless of your language. The apartment is well kept but just a little to dark for us, but others very much loved it. The owner Jose, was excellent in communication and very receptive to ensuring a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback, it was a pleasure to receive it, thank you. José Oliva
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lyne

Village un peu isolé parmi les vignobles mais les environs sont superbes.Appartement typique en pierre dans une petite ruelle fantastique du pays.Hôte très disponible et aimable.Seul bémol, les cloches de l’église à côté du refuge, sonnent aux 30 min. Jour et nuit !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charmante petite maison de village

Petite maison confortable bien équipée dans un charmant village ou l'on y trouve l'essentiel : 2 petits commerces. Nous y avons passés un bon moment !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2023
merci pour votre commentaire ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir et de contribuer à un excellent séjour, je suis heureux que vous ayez aimé notre maison et notre village, revenez quand vous le souhaitez, obrigado ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Appartement au goût du jour

Quel village adorable et authentique. Et la chambre de l’appartement est si confortable. Le premier est humide, mais grâce au chauffage on peut rendre les lieux très agréables. Situation géographique géniale, bien que ce soit les gens du village qui nous guident vers l’appart qui est assez bien … caché! Autour, il y des points de vue exceptionnels et des lieux pour méditer ou écrire. Adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
bonjour, merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, ce fut un plaisir de vous recevoir, reconnaissant pour votre choix Obrigado 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Inoubliable!

C'estait super partager ces jours la avec les habitants de Barcos. Le apt etait tres bon e le vilage tres charment. Merci
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
merci pour vos commentaires, ce fut un plaisir de vous recevoir, vous étiez des invités fantastiques, revenez souvent Muito obrigado
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Accueil excellent logement impeccable cadre sympathique
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful Village in Barcos

This traditional village in the Douro Valley was exquisite. Friendly locals who assisted us in finding house, beautiful views of valley and great walking. Jose called in to see us on arrival as we had got lost and he was worried. The house was clean and well equipped. The gesture of port wine was appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ótima Estadia

Alojamento impecável, muito bom gosto, limpeza e simpatia. Recomendo a 100%
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay :)

Stayed 4 nights and had an amazing time exploring the beautiful area.So many interesting little towns. A highlight was a private wine tour at Padrela winery (very close by).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you for your comments, it was a pleasure to receive you, Muito obrigado
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place, excelent & friendly host, lovely, historic village in worth exploring region.

Jose & Ana are very friendly and helpful hosts. Their place has everything you need while vacationing in Duoro Valley. House is comfortable, lovely decorated and has lots of character. No problem with parking and visiting other places in the area. Jose provided us with valuable advise about historical points to visit. Thank you for your hospitality. Peter and Barbra.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
we love to receive them, they are excellent hosts, friendly, communicative, excellent people, thanks for your choice, come back always, obrigado
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super petite maison, tres bien equipe, jose est tres accueillant.

Parfait !!! Recu comme des rois, Barcos est un petit village magnifique. Ideale pour escapade en amoureux. Tables conseiller delicieuses. Merci.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Nous vous remercions de votre visite et souhaitant toujours MT sera la bienvenue, salutations José oliva
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