Victor's house is simply amazing! We were there for 2 weeks ( a couple and two girls aged 4 and 6) and we couldn't believe what a wonderful place it was! The house is in a small village, the surroundings are astoundingly beautiful ( mountains, trees, waterfalls). It is close to other small villages and a 20 minute-drive from a bigger town, Vale de Cambra, which has restaurants,bars, many nice shops and two excellent supermarkets.
The house itself is amazing, built on a huge rock! It was recently refurbished/decorated. Everything is brand new: the fixtures, appliances, furniture. The house is well-equipped and it includes a cot, high chair and plastic cutlery, in case you have children. The swimming pool is heated and there is even underwater lighting, so you can swim at night! There is a space and equipment for barbecues, two swings (brand-new, extremely well-built and safe) and a good-sized lawn, where you can just relax on the deck chairs, admire the stars at night or, if you have kids, let them run wild! The neighbors are very friendly and helpful, and Victor's family live nearby. Victor, his brother-in-law Abel and his sister Edite were excellent hosts. From the day we arrived they were always available in case we had questions- from the way things worked in the property to tips about restaurants, nice towns to visit and what to do in bigger touristic places. Porto, Aveiro, Braga , Guimaraes and other beautiful Portuguese towns are all easy to get to, and Victor is happy to share his knowledge of restaurants and touristic sites.
We could not be happier. As another reviewer pointed out, the house is even better than the pictures, and Victor and his family help make the experience even better. Also, they can speak English and French, besides Portuguese, of course.(Thank you so much, Victor, Edite and Abel! We will definitely be back as soon as we can!!)