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Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964

Property located in the heart of the National Park of Geres, elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Set in a quiet and relaxing environment enjoys a unique landscape, with incredible views of the mountain. Equipped with outdoor spaces able to provide you an unforgettable stay. It has 1 suite and 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large living room with fireplace, air conditioning in all rooms, central heating and fully equipped kitchen. Outside it features a swimming pool (with support WC) barbecue and a porch.
At the same time, very close to Vila do Gerês, which allows you to enjoy the thermal baths, shops, cafes and local restaurants.
In July August the minimum stay is 7 nights.

Property manager

António Amaral

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 36,597 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 9964/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Geres-zen Paradise AL 9964 House Termas do Gerês
Geres-zen Paradise AL 9964 Termas do Gerês
Geres-zen Paradise AL 9964
Geres Zen Paradise Al 9964
Geres zen Paradise AL / 9964
Geres-zen - Paradise - AL / 9964 Terras de Bouro
Geres-zen - Paradise - AL / 9964 Private vacation home
Geres Zen Paradise Al 9964
Geres-zen - Paradise - AL / 9964 Terras de Bouro
Geres-zen - Paradise - AL / 9964 Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Termas do Gerês, Braga

What's nearby

  • Termas Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • In Guas do Gerês - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sao Bento da Porta Aberta - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Pedra Bela Viewpoint - 14 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Arado Waterfall - 19 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Café Encosta do Rio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Vidoeiro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vai Vai Geres - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Lurdes Capela - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Adega Regional o Forno - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964 located?

This family-friendly Terras de Bouro holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres, Termas Park and In Guas do Gerês. Pedra Bela Viewpoint is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxing property
Excellent holiday home for a group. Plenty of sitting areas. Kitchen well equipped. Lots of towels supplied. The home was very clean. Mattresses not the best. No mirrors in bedrooms. Internet extremely slow and not available in some areas of the house. Could have used more umbrellas for shade at the pool. A car is definitely a must. Very steep incline from town back up to villa. Town of Geres about 8 minute walk. Lots of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, gift shops, bus stop for Braga. About 20 min drive to sandy beach. Lots of great walking trails. Check in is late at 5pm and very early check out at10am, basically losing almost most of a day. Antonio and his family were very welcoming and were quick to return messages. Very good hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
An amazing property with fabulous hosts. We loved our stay here, the house is in a truly beautiful and convenient location. Peaceful and well appointed. Antonio and his lovely wife were super responsive. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious property with wonderful pool with stunning views
Wonderful spacious well equipped property on a hill above the delightful town of Geres where there are plenty of cafes and restaurants and just enough shops. The hill to the property is quite steep so a bit tough after a meal out so not advised for young children or the unfit. But this means you have a very peaceful private location and the views from the pool are stunning. The National park is beautiful but be warned the roads are windy so you may not want to travel too far once you are here. Antonio was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
We had a fabulous 12 nights in Geres. The house is perfectly situated with Mountain Views. Well equipped and spotlessly clean with a wonderful pool area. So many places to sit and relax and take in the tranquility. Geres has everything you need and kept two teenagers happy also. Antonio and his wife greeted us and showed us around the house and made us feel very welcomed. We would love to return.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location and stay
We had a great time! The property is a great base for exploring the national park, one of the circular walks starts within 100m of the house. Particularly enjoyed a swim after a days walking.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

R. L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
What a great house and environment. The house is secluded on a mountain slope, but the village, with all restaurants and shops, can be reached within 10 minutes on foot. The house is spacious and fully equipped, especially the kitchen. In the morning it is great to gaze at the mountain wall opposite the house while enjoying your first cup of coffee. The silence, peace and beauty of the house and surroundings is unparalleled.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting and very private
A clean, modern and well equipped property in a beautiful location. The location of the pool is unconventional which might be a problem for families with small children because if they are in the pool they are invisible from the villa. However, the planting around the pool is very attractively landscaped with great views. The short drive up a steep narrow road could prove a problem for less confident drivers. Gerês is a nice village to mooch around with some shops, bakery, butcher, supermarkets, restaurants, etc. There is a park with a small boating lake. Travellers need to be aware how long it takes to drive anywhere because the the roads are so steep and winding. We didn’t want to drive more than 40 minutes in each direction every day so actually very few places are accessible in that time. Highlights for us were Bom Jesus near Braga and Portem da Homem and Sao Bento. When you are driving around there are multiple places you can stop and admire the amazing views down into the valley. Overall a great holiday.

8/10 Good

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bradley visit
A lovely property. the main bedroom is gorgeous but the three smaller bedrooms and bathroom are dated and need revamping with more bathroom facility upstairs to these rooms. one bathroom for three double bedrooms is not enough.

8/10 Good

David C.

Good getaway location but Geres is quite dull
We had a very enjoyable week at the house with the family. Geres is quite dull - the shops are basic and the restaurants poor - the countryside up the hill is spectacular and swimming in the reservoir was wonderful. It's not really a base to explore as the last part of the route to Geres is quite slow. The house sort of works although the pool feels to be in the wrong place. There is no air con so the three bedrooms (which are quite small) get very warm. It was very peaceful until the local public pool start blasting music on Saturday and Sunday throughout most of the day. The owners were helpful and very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Beautiful!
We had a wonderful holiday. The property is wonderfully situated with fabulous views from the all rooms and, of course, the great pool area. Pool area was a real feature with plenty of space, shade and chairs. House was in great condition, very impressive master bedroom with large and modern en-suite. Lovely welcome drink provided by the hosts too. The house is a short, but steep (!) walk to Geres which is a charming place to wander around. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Isabel J.

peaceful, beautiful
Beautiful, comfortable home on the mountainside. House is very clean with all that you need for a vacation. Antonio was very helpful in getting us situated and was available for any questions. Very much enjoyed the mountain retreat and would highly recommend to friends or family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Marcel V.

Vakantie
Wij hebben een goed verblijf gehad. Huis had een heerlijk zwembad en goede uren in de zon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Estadia
Nada a dizer atendimento 5* Sr António muito simpático sempre disponível Aconselho esta estadia, uma ótima casa muito grande uma área de piscina muito gira, adaptado para todas a pessoas adultos, crianças muito bom mesmo 5 dias passaram a voar, ca voltarei a passar umas excelentes férias novamente Obrigada ao Sr António por esta maravilhosa casa
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour en famille
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille 3 adultes, 4 enfant et un bébé de 2 ans. La Villa est très spacieuse et confortable. L’espace piscine est aménagé avec goût avec une magnifique vue sur la montagne. L’accès à la villa est un peu difficile mais cela permet d être au calme complet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe propriété
Excellente maison de vacances pour une famille, au coeur du parc national de Penea-Geres. Nous avons bien profitée de la piscine et de la cuisine parfaitement équipée. Et Antonio était un hôte charmant et attentif ! Merci pour le superbe séjour !
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ro&No G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simplesmente Soberbo
Concerteza a repetir! Semana excecional! Propriedade acima das expectativas. Muito Obrigado Sr Amaral e Sr Luis pela forma como nos receberam… até breve 👌🏼
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Revigorante
Casa muito gira e funcional onde não falta nada. Piscina espetacular envolta na natureza do Gerês. O grelhador externo deu muito jeito para uns belos grelhados. Limpeza impecável. O Sr. Amaral e o Sr. Luís, impecáveis e sempre disponíveis. Sao Ferias revigorantes nesta casa!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fim de semana inesquecivel
A propriedade é simplesmente fenomenal, bem equipada, decorada com gosto e carinho, sempe orientada para o bem estar dos hospedes, convívio, refeições ao ar livre, varias opções de sombra, descanço, leitura, diversão, etc. Recomendo vivamente. Sandra Couto
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mário G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax total
Casa indicada para um execelente ambiente em família. Situada num local onde só se houve o barulho dos pássaros. Muito bem recebidos. Piscina tal e qual como demonstra as fotografias.

10/10 Excellent

Ana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Óptima localização
A casa é muito boa para famílias com crianças e fica muito central da vila do Gerês Casa com muito sossego
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

antonio l.

Liked: Cleanliness
superbe
nous avons passé un séjour de 6j très agréable, la météo etait là mais en plus la maison est très bien équipée jusqu'au moindre accessoire de cuisine. le jardin et la vue de la maison sont magnifique. La piscine profonde de 1m40, c'est exactement ce qu'il faut pour se baigner et que les enfants puissent vraiment en profiter en toute sécurité. Une climatisation dans chaque pièce, une bonne literie dans chaque chambre sauf dans celle de lits jumeaux qui est un peu moins confortable mais rien de bien grave. La suite est génial. Bref, je recommande vivement car les prestations et l'accueil des propriétaires est à la hauteur de ce que l'on peut attendre d'un bon séjour!! Encore merci à antonio et sa femme pour leur accueil et leur disponibilité
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gert-Jan B.

Heerlijk huis, rustig gelegen met dorp op loopafstand
Schone, prima verzorgde, ruime woning met prachtig zwembad. Keuken goed uitgerust. Omgeving vrij toeristisch maar prachtig: heerlijk kunnen wielrennen en wandelen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephan M.

Great holiday with many possibilities to enjoy the country
We (family of 4 with two sons, aged 17 and 15 from Germany) stayed for two weeks at the end of July / beginning of August. The house is very nice and invites on the one hand to spend time here, but on the other hand is an ideal starting point for a variety of activities. In the Peneda National Park we hiked some very varied trails (the app Wikiloc has saved some good routes here, otherwise there are good suggestions on the website or in the tourist office). We have also made trips to Braga, Guimarães, Porto, Santa Cruz, the coast and the Douro Valley. The house is very well equipped and even the kids were happy with the WiFi :-). The pool is large and offers beautiful views. Gerês offers several restaurants where you can eat at very reasonable prices. If you do without the car, you have will loose the calories as quickly as you eat them, because the way to the house is not long but quite steep. The morning walk to the bakery replaced in any case the jogging. But the house offers a great view, where you can enjoy the evenings with a good glass of port wine in absolute peace. Two highlights around the topic of port wine: - Lunch at Graham's Port Lodge in Porto with a fantastic view of Porto. If you want to avoid the not quite cheap food you can just enjoy a glass of port wine on the terrace. - In the Douro Valley, we visited the Sandeman Winery (Quinta de Seixo), with a magnificent view over the vineyards. Overall, a great holiday for each of us had something to offer, in a beautiful house with very nice hosts. Highly recommended, as long as you are not aiming for the classic beach holiday, but a healthy mix of activities and chill out at the pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cristina P.

5*
Casa incrível e muito confortável, mesmo para um grupo grande. Localização bastante central mas também muito tranquila. Os proprietários são uma simpatia e estão sempre disponíveis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

Um paraíso central do Gerês
Uma casa extraordinária para descanso total no Gerês. A localização é fantástica uma vez que está super perto do centro da vila. A piscina tem umas vistas magnificas, sempre limpa e com uma temperatura de água fabulosa. A casa em si é ideal para quem procura total privacidade. Fui recebido pelo Sr. António Amaral com muita simpatia e foi muito transparente durante todo o contacto. Obrigado por tudo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016