Vacation rentals with a fire pit in Braga

Large atypical house and true to the photos. 2 night spaces (2 bedrooms in the basement + 3 bedrooms) separated from the rest of the common areas. To be expected with small children but keep calm :) The common areas are large and practical (kitchen, dining room, pool table, reception room) A real Garden of Eden: lots of plants, enclosures with peacocks, chickens, ducks, golden pheasants and others… fed by a nice lady next door. Generous and very responsive host. We were given some vegetables from the farm. Delicious.

Excellent stay, Ricardo was always ready to help, and gave us some restaurant recommendations, which we ended up following and it was great! The space has everything for a good vacation, everything was functional, and without forgetting the Jacuzzi, which is spacious and very pleasant I recommend it!

Five stars to Casa de Cardido and to Rui and Alexandra for being wonderful hosts. We were a little late checking in, but Rui greeted us with a smile and a very generous tabua of local cheeses and meats. The hosts go above anything expected, with a sound system at the pool, exercise equipment, and fresh bread delivered daily. The house is a traditional Portuguese home - and it feels like a “home” not a rental. We spent two weeks here and it felt like staying with family. I noticed that one review commented on how close the highway is. Please know this is not a problem. You can see the highway when approaching the home from the road, but you cannot hear it and it does not interfere with the experience. This is very high quality stay with caring and involved hosts that will make sure you have all you need. I highly recommend.

A very quiet, rustic and rural setting. Sooooooo peaceful. Fantastic place to escape the city, get some rest and reconnect with nature. The outdoor, wood-heated bath was great, although it did seem a little decadent for just one person. Ideal for a couple. There is a river and Diogo (who is very friendly and very helpful) said he has a canoe. Although it was still quite cool in the mornings (early April), there is a wood-burner and an AC unit that also heats. The driveway is do-able but more for adventurous drivers. The village (Macieira da Maia) is very authentic and it is only about 10-15 min to the beach. Vila do Conde has a beautiful old-town. Many great beaches along the coast. Braga is only about 40 min, Oporto, about 20-30 min by car.

What a fabulous place, and even more importantly, wonderful, responsive owners. Barbara’s father greeted us on the property a short time after we arrived, with treats in hand for us, and an offer to help with anything we might need throughout our stay, even giving us his cell phone e should we need it any time day or night. Bread was waiting for us at our front door every morning. Barbara checked in with us daily via text to offer suggestions for day trips and eateries. After we checked out, Portugal suffered a national power outage and Barbara sent us a text to make sure we were ok. They really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and cared for.

Be sure to follow hosts directions to location as Google maps route is extremely tight and difficult to navigate. Once there and easy route to property is identified there are no problems. Beautiful property and surroundings, ideal for self catering meals. Reasonable proximity to Geres national Park which is breathtakingly beautiful. Hosts Miguel and Raquel were very friendly and helpful during our stay.

We were a group of 4 adults, a 9 month old baby, a 2 year old, 2 dogs, and the house was perfect for everybody! Great space inside and outside (dogs enjoyed a lot exploring around, very safe), big bedrooms - each one had its own bathroom (they provided a cot for our little one), and a very well equipped kitchen. Isaque and his mom were very responsive, caring and available, made our stay super comfortable, providing some nice little "gifts" and local treats for us to enjoy along the days. We had a lovely and peaceful time. The pool is amazing, it had nice views as well. Not much to do around the area (I'd recommend to take everything you need for the entire stay), just little walks or hiking (you need a car to reach the closest town or the mini market), so if you are looking to spend some days with family, just enjoying nature and away from the every-day-rush, this is your place.

I've stayed in many places around the world, but Conceição has been the best host to date, very friendly and helpful. The house is very well taken care of, and we feel totally welcome.

We stayed at Sousa's place for 5 nights with a young toddler. Sousa was very accommodating and provided us with a high chair and a crib. the apartment was spacious and clean. Everything was perfect.

The accomodation is beautiful and Sónia has thought of almost everything to keep a family entertained during their stay. The pool and garden are stunning and definitely deserving of 5 stars! Unfortunately due to the cooler weather we didn't get to use the pool this time but it's beautiful even to look at. Sónia met us when we arrived and showed us around. She gave us some local information, tips on where to eat, shop etc. She was very friendly and helpful. Sónia was also very responsive when we needed to contact her at 9pm on our first night (thanks!). This is a beautiful place to stay.

Amazing host — very friendly and super helpful! They suggested all the must-visit places. The apartment was spacious, had a great outdoor area for grilling, a comfortable bed, and an incredible view. Highly recommended!

A beautiful place! Definitely coming back ❤️

Great stay, very good for those who want to rest and enjoy nature, the space was clean and organized, Julia was super nice and welcomed us super well, I will definitely come back more times!

Stay in a great neighborhood, renowned for port wine, with a beautiful view of old Porto. The place was clean, on a quiet street, the amenities matched the photos. The owner immediately responded to messages, the check-in process without any problems.

Perfect to disconnect from the city environment and relax. Very quiet space, in the middle of nature and with privacy.

Even though it was raining, it was a wonderful stay. We especially loved the fireplace with a wood lit oven inside the room. It was cosy, the hosts were very nice, and it had plenty of amenities. A great stay even in the rain.

Very hospitable and close hosts. They facilitated the stay as much as possible and very attentive if we needed anything.

We are very very thankful to Helena and Luis. They are very sweet, helpful and amazingly kind. We felt right at home in this absolute stunning place. It is a bit difficult to find, but Helena was a great help. We LOVED it and enjoyed it to the max! We will be back for sure!

It was a super quiet stay. It is a perfect place to disconnect. Everything was perfect and very neat. The house is beautiful and is decorated just like the environment. Nature surrounds us. The materials of the house are pure and in symbiosis with nature. Host Cheila is a sweetheart. We love everything: the house, the jacuzzi, the horses, the birds. Cheila was super friendly and proactive with our Booking. I recommend it without hesitation. Thank you ❤️

An ideal place for family vacations. Our 3 year old son was delighted with the casita and the animals, I didn't want to say goodbye to them. We'll be back for sure!

When we arrived at the property we immediately felt relaxed and at peace - the view is simply incredible ! The outside terrace is big with beautiful views and plenty of seating, a BBQ, heated lamps etc. Inside is spacious - a good kitchen, a lovely record player, lots of sofas. The location is great - you are so close to so many amazing outdoor activities - we really enjoyed exploring the rivers, mountain walks and the Lagoons ! Many thanks !

We stayed in the wooden house, which was very well equipped. The space is ideal for two people. The surroundings are super relaxing and very green. Brenda is a very kind host and has given us lots of tips for places to visit. The only thing less good was that we would go with little time and not enjoy the space and the environment anymore:) We would definitely like to come!!! We wish Brenda and her family every success.