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Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA

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A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a small table with a yellow umbrella.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.
A stone building with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.
A stone wall with a metal railing overlooking a lush green landscape.
A neatly made bed with a beige quilt, two pillows, and rolled towels in pink and blue.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys

Explore the area

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BRAGA
  • Place, Centro Comercial Nova Arcada
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, BragaShopping
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Minho University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Braga

Located in Braga, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Sete Fontes and Braga Cathedral are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Barbara Garden and Parque da Ponte. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro de Artes e Cultura de Vila Verde, or check out an event or a game at Braga Municipal Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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BRAGA

What's nearby

  • Centro Comercial Nova Arcada - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • BragaShopping - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Minho University - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Braga Cathedral - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Garden - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Braga Station - 12 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Júpiter - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O Gato do Rio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Segredos dos Astros - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Naco na Pedra - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Montalegrense 2 - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa do Alto (Top floor luxury apartment) - ADAUFE, BRAGA located?

This family-friendly Braga apartment building is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Minho University, BragaShopping and Escola de Educação Rodoviária. Braga's Exhibition Park and Sete Fontes are also within 3 miles (5 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. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Amazin place. Great space, nice pool, very comfortable for a family of until 6 people. Exceptional attention from Mario and his son. We really felt as if we were in our own house.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for your great review. We enjoyed your stay with us very much and look forward to hosting you again soon. Best regards. Mario
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very luxurious apartment. Was very spacious. Perfect for 2 couples or a family.

Beautiful apartment in a stone house with stunning view over the valley. Very spacious. Perfect for two couples or a family. Good as a destination or a base for other day trips. Communications with hosts was very good and the food supplies they provided for our first day was very much appreciated. The pool was very large and very refreshing after a day of touring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of our favourite places in Portugal!!

Seriously this place is nothing but amazing. The hosts were so kind, friendly and always willing to provide any advice we needed. The apartment itself has a fantastic location. You are close enough to braga if you need anything but you truly get a country experience. The place had everything we needed plus more. It was roomy and spacious. The pool was a great way to cool off and spend some time. Highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2022
Thank you Sara for your very kind words. We too very much appreceated your stay at Casa do Alto and we were very happy to learn that you and your group had a good experience with us. This is gratifying to our efforts to make guests feel at home while away from home. We look forward to your next visit in the not so distant future.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with a great view

We spent a wonderful week at Casa do Alto. The very spacious house and the surroundings are exceptionally beautiful, the pool is even larger than we thought. A very very special place! Margaret and Mario are great hosts and could not have been kinder. We felt right at home and are already checking our dates for next year. Thank you for a fabulous holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2020
We enjoyed very much to have Rita, Jochen and the girls as neighbors for one week. We look forward to their next visit to Casa do Alto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely country house

Beautiful location and wonderful, rustic farm house with all the amenities you could want. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Central to all the sights in the Minho region of Portugal. A great stretch of the old Roman road was just outside the gate and made for a wonderful morning walk. We were there during Easter week and able to enjoy the festivities. The only drawback was the unusually rainy weather but still managed to have a great time. I would definitely want to come back during warmer weather and enjoy the pool and the great outdoor ameneties.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Great guests. Couldn´t have asked for better and really appereciated the lovely plants that you left for us . They will be a part of Casa do Alto for a very long time and we will remember you every time they give flowers each year. Thank you again for choosing Casa do Alto as your destination and hope you return at any time of the year,. We will try and arrange better weather next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michael and Allison

Had a marvellous seven days at Casa do Alto . Michael and Tania are fantastic hosts who can't do enough to help you enjoy your stay. From recommending restaurants to letting us know interesting places to visit. They even help us sort out a problem with our hire car. The apartment has lovely views over the valley and is situated in its own garden of Eden where everything is abundant . It is only a few minutes from Braga by car and around six euro's in an Uber! It also boasts a large swimming pool which has its own superb over the valley. Also fantastic showers and bathrooms , its a really luxurious , relaxing experience and would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2024
Thank you very much for your great review. We enjoyed hosting you very much and look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic Country simplicity

Pros: We loved being in the countryside, views, sunsets,birdsong. The hosts were gracious and attentive.Of course the great swimming pool was not on our agenda since it was still cold in March.In the apartment the hosts had made a great effort to supply all “mod cons”plus iron and ironing board, etc. A lovely surprise was the array of foods provided on our arrival. The nearby restaurant Elvira was excellent.Cons: The various kitchen appliances were scattered across the kitchen area and in the room with the water heater, obviously an afterthought of the design.The beds were old and narrow doubles, the pullout couch sagged. The lighting in the living room was glaring.However, overall, the price is right.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2025
Thank you very much for your review. We enjoyed having you with us. Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderview views

The house is high up in the mountains over steep streets. The Caso do Alto on Google Maps slightly deviates from the actual entrance. Use the coordinates given by the owner instead. You arrive at a gate which the owners will open for you. We were warmly greeted by Tania, and her family, and the dog (which they kept on a leash during our stay). The upper apartment, which is next to the owners, has wonderful views from the small balcony. The rooms are very spacious, and they are all airconditioned (although we hardly used it due to the cool breeze in the evenings). The pool is very large, and open to the owners and the renters of the second apartment. It is some stairs away from the apartment. We had a wonderful bbq at the poolside. In conclusion, we had a wonderful stay, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you very much for the nice review We enjoyed having you in Casa do Alto and look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appartement boven op een berg met een schitterend uitzicht. Fijne locatie van waaruit je leuke uitstapjes kunt maken. Warme ontvangst door de eigenaren.Geweldig groot zwembad dat je moet delen met 1 ander appartement en de eigenaars, maar feitelijk heb je geheel voor jezelf! Je kunt daar ook barbecueën.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptionnel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Les hôtes sont exceptionnellement gentils et prévenants. Piscine exceptionnelle au milieu des arbres fruitiers. Parasols et fauteuils en quantité. Logement exceptionnel de part son emplacement, sa propreté, la climatisation, les petites attentions à l’arrivée pour nous permettre de manger un morceau ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tout a été exceptionnel 👍
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Merci pour votre belle avis. Nous avons apprécié de vous accueillir et attendons avec impatience votre prochaine visite.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour magnifique!

Magnifique séjour à la Casa do Alto! Il faisait très chaud alors nous avons grandement apprécié la climatisation et la piscine! La maison est très grande. À 6, nous n'étions pas entassés. Le terrain est superbe et il y a un petit sentier de randonnée ( sur une voie romaine datant de 2000 ans) juste au bout du terrain. Les hôtes sont juste parfaits!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Un lieu exceptionnel

Un lieu exceptionnel, très bien situé et avec une vue superbe ! Beaucoup d'espace a l'intérieur et aussi a l'extérieur, le jardin est superbe et la piscine immense. Un accueil très chaleureux de Tania et Michael qui sont adorables et au petits soins pour les vacanciers. Un endroit a découvrir dans une région magnifique, de quoi passer des vacances inoubliables !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Merci pour l'excellente appréciation. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié votre séjour à Casa do Alto et nous nous réjouissons de votre prochaine visite.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Donos da propriedade muito simpáticos

Boa experiência. Propriedade muito bonita e espaçosa. Espaço exterior muito bom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Muito obrigada pelas suas palavras de apreço. Gostamos muito de os ter connosco. Voltem sempre.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa do Alto à recommander

Maison spacieuse, très agréable, et conforme au descriptif. Nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement par nos hôtes Mario et Peggy Magaret (personnes charmantes et soucieuses du bien être des vacanciers). Ils nous avaient également laisser de quoi préparer notre diner. Merci encore de votre gentillesse et au plaisir de se revoir. Christèle Bernard & Carina
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour à Casa do Alto. Sur le plan personnel, nous avons beaucoup aimé vous rencontrer et vous remercions pour la bouteille de Saumur que nous apprécions beaucoup. Reviendre quand vous voulez qui serons toujoirs bienvenues. Merci beaucoup. Peggy et Mario
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excelente

Um fim de semana maravilhoso, super relaxante com tudo conforme as expectativas senão até melhor. O proprietário é muito acolhedor e atencioso. Definitivamente um lugar a voltar...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
Excelente família. Gostamos muito de os ter como vizinhos durante alguns dias. Voltem sempre.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful

Great place to unwind. Large pool with BBQ, plenty of pool loungers etc. Slight walk to the pool area, but well lit at night. The owners were lovely and very helpful; very knowledgable about what’s going on in the locality. The accommodation was comfortable and well equipped. Great place to chill out.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hi Mark, So glad that you and your family enjoyed yourselves relaxing here at Casa do Alto. We also appreciated you and your lovely family and will certainly give you top marks as guests and neighbours! You were all so helpful and considerate: both grown ups and children ! Thank you again for choosing Casa do Alto as your holiday destination. Best wishes Peggy and Mario
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house!

The house was fantastic. Super luxury and had absolutely anything we needed. We were 3 families sharing 2 floors. We have arrived in the afternoon and they have offered a lunch that was prepared for us, great surprise! House is authentic and beautiful, with all the amenities that you wish for. Our kid and us enjoyed big pool with amazing views . It’s one of the bay places we have stayed in!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing Casa do Alto. We enjoyed the stay of your group with us very much. Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Parfait

L'appartement où nous logions et spacieux, magnifique et très bien entretenu. La propriété est paradisiaque avec sa piscine, son verger et sa vue splendide sur la vallée. De plus, la propriété est proche des commerces et de nombreux sont à visiter dans les parages, ce qyi en fait un point d'encrage parfait pour visiter cette jolie région. Enfin, nos hôtes, Magaret et Mario, parlent très bien français et sont toujours de bons conseils pour les visites, restaurants et loisirs....
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Semana de Sossego

Receção excelente pelos proprietários, com direito à primeira refeição já pronta! Casa muito grande, com quartos e casas de banho bem equipados. Todas as condições para uma estadia em família. Ambiente familiar e super tranquilo. Foi um prazer conhecer a Margaret e o Mário! Aconselho!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Foi um grande prazer tê-los como excelentes vizinhos durante uns dias. Ficamos felizes em saber que gostaram da vossa estadia. Obrigado por terem escolhido a Casa do Alto para passar uns dias. Voltem sempre. Saudações da Margaret & Mario
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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goed

leuk opterekje met goede voorzieningen en leuke gastheer en vrouw
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your great review. Excellent guests and so glad you enjoyed your stay You will always be welcome here at Casa do Alto Best wishes Peggy and Mario
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious villa retreat

Lovely apartment with gorgeous views, huge bedrooms and a comfortable living and dining area. Close to many towns, historic sites, restaurants and shopping. We had a wonderful stay , enjoyed all the amenities such as barbecues and a large pool. Our hosts Mario and Peggy ensured we saw all the sights, helped us with information on all things Portuguese. Would loved to have stayed longer. Would highly recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay Hilary. We ‘d love to see you here again at Casa do Alto! 5 star guests who also left the apartment in top condition and were lovely gusts all round. Thank you again for choosing us for your stay here in the North of Portugal. Best wishes Peggy and Mario
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to stay just outside Braga

Enjoyed a lovely 5 night stay at Casa do Alto during our travels through Portugal. We stayed with our two kids, who loved being able to walk the cobblestone paths and roam the orchard. We had stayed in downtown Braga also but we were ready for the peace and quiet of the countryside. This rental is still very close to the city and all it’s amenities, but offers beautiful scenery and places to walk or hike right from the house, including a 2,000 Roman road. The apartment was just lovely, as well as the hosts. Very accommodating, and offered us some great suggestions for things to do the area. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks Kelly for your kind appreciation. We also enjoyed having you and your lovely family here at Casa do Alto and you will always be welcome here whenever you wish to return. Five stars guests! Best wishes and hope the rest of your journey is enjoyable here in Portugal.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonita y espaciosa casa. La piscina muy recomendable

Casa muy bien situada para visitar los alrededores. Muy espaciosa y cuidada la casa. La piscina muy recomendable. Los dueños amables y atentos. Volveremos
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Gracias por tu amable crítica. Estamos muy contentos de que haya elegido pasar sus vacaciones aquí en Casa do Alto y espero volver a verlo. Fuiste un gran grupo y estamos muy contentos de que hayas disfrutado. ¡Sin embargo, siempre será bienvenido! Mis mejores deseos, Margaret y Mario
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excelente estadia e excelente acolhimento

Muito agradàvel e a receção impecávél com uma geleira bem aprovisionada à chegada. Aconselho para uma estadia calma em família. Gostaria de ter aproveitado mais de tudo mas o tempo foi curto para todas as minha « atividades ».
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Obrigado pela sua gentil avaliação. Ficamos muito felizes que escolheu passar suas férias em família conosco em Casa do Alto e esperamos vê-lo novamente. Você foi um grande grupo e estamos tão felizes que você se divertiu. Você será sempre bem vindo! Cumprimentos, Margaret e Mario
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10/10 Excellent

Formidable séjour à la CASA DO ALTO

Nous avons passé 2 très agréables semaines à la CASA DO ALTO. Les prestations sont à la hauteur : nous étions 2 familles de 4 personnes et nous logions dans l'appartement du haut, largement spacieux et propre. La piscine a été très appréciée. Peggy et Mario sont aux petits soins tout en sachant rester discrets : toujours de bons conseils pour les sites à visiter. Nous recommandons sans hésitation et surtout, nous conservons l'adresse pour un éventuel nouveau séjour au Portugal. Karine.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Nous sommes si heureux que vous aviez un moment merveilleux ici à Casa do Alto. Nous avons également apprécié beaucoup votre séjour ici et nous espérons vous revoir dans un très proche avenir. Vous étiez les voisins parfait! Merci d'avoir choisir Casa do Alto comme votre destination de vacances!
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