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Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964

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A rectangular pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.
A stone building with a tiled entrance, a hammock, and yellow flowers in the foreground.
A modern room with a white chair, a white pedestal table with a vase of white flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A small stone structure with a door, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.
A stone-walled patio with a hammock, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With space for 8 guests, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It offers a patio for outdoor relaxation. Families can enjoy nearby adventure activities like rafting and sailing, while attractions include Termas Park and In Guas do Gerês.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Termas Park
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Termas do Gerês, Braga
  • Place, Termas Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, In Guas do Gerês
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bom Jesus do Monte
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Property Registration Number 9964/AL
Property # 1143849
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
This property accepts cash
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Terras de Bouro

Located in Terras de Bouro, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Vilarinho das Furnas Dam and Canicada Dam are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Termas Park and Albufeira da Caniçada. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Termas do Gerês, Braga

What's nearby

  • Termas Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • In Guas do Gerês - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sao Bento da Porta Aberta - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Bom Jesus do Monte - 55 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Braga Cathedral - 56 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe bosk - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Café Damena - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café Vidoeiro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cávado - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gelataria do Gerês - ‬12 min walk

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.

How much is parking at Geres-Zen - Paradise - AL / 9964?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Termas Park and In Guas do Gerês. Pedra Bela Viewpoint and Albufeira da Caniçada are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an absolutely magical property. We have had the best week staying here, a totally luxury experience. Such a beautiful area and home. The pool was divine. Facilities brilliant. Absolutely nothing we could fault. Loved it. If we weren't people who always like to go to new places, then I would try to visit every year. Thank you so much Antonio for letting us stay in this wonderful home of yours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded house in the mountains. Stunning pool surrounded by flowers and the forested hills. The house is chic in a vintage modernist style, something that the kind owners are clearly proud of and happy to share with guests. It was a good space for our party of 6 and happy times spent exploring the Parc de Geres with lakes and waterfalls. Air con worked very well when needed, the kitchen is well equipped and several spaces to sit for dining and around the house. The theme of a 'Zen" space is very appropriate; we all felt calm and peaceful in this lovely spot, and dropped down to the small town often ( especially to visit the extraordinary Hotel Universal like something from a 1950s film!)Just a note for any guests with mobility issues - the glorious pool is accessed by a steepish slope up the rear garden.A very happy vacation spent here. Thank you to Antonio and his wife.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your review. We'll take your comment into account.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really helpful check in - good WhatsApp communication with Antonio which I think was needed as it is a little hard to find independently.Really relaxed and friendly owners who were obviously proud of their house (and rightly so). The important details (WiFi etc) covered as well as a tour Some of the small details were taken care off for you - for example, pool was cleaned early each morning and bin/rubbish was emptied so - just made it easier and more relaxedKitchen was good - lots of crockery and cutlery, knives, pans, etc. and the oven cooked better than our one at home(!) dishwasher was large and even the long cycle was fast - I know these details may seem small but it’s all these 1%’s that add up to a great stay. If you are a coffee pod fan, there is a Nespresso machine in the kitchenTwo small supermarkets in the village - it’s a 12 minute walk down the hill, back up was 14 minutes but there is a really steep section. You can drive if you prefer but parking was variable so sometimes walking was easier. Supermarkets open 0730 to 2000 for 7 daysReally really quiet and relaxing area. Lake beach is 10 minutes away, national park and Spanish border about 25 minutes - several waterfalls to see and incredible views everywhere We don’t go back to the same place on holiday as the world is so large, but this is one stay where we were talking about returning before we left - it was that good
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Muito obrigado pelas simpáticas palavras. Até sempre!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helemaal top
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
Thanks for your review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison agréable, propre, conforme à l’annonce. Très proche de la ville du Gères.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Férias relaxantes em ambiente tranquilo

O local onde a propriedade se encontra inserido é muito sossegado e estar rodeado de natureza traduz-se numas ferias em paz e tranquilidade.As acomodações são recentes e a casa tem uma boa area.A piscina é grande e o espaço circundante é limpo diáriamente.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Muito obrigado pelo seu simpático comentário. Trabalharemos para continuar a merecer a confiança dos nossos hóspedes. António
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vakantie

Wij hebben een goed verblijf gehad. Huis had een heerlijk zwembad en goede uren in de zon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Muito obrigado, Marcel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário. Cumprimentos António
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2020
Muito obrigado pelas suas palavras.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Muito obrigado pelas simpáticas palavras. Teremos todo o prazer em voltar a recebê-lo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Obrigado pelo comentário. Esperamos continuar a merecer a sua preferência.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Bonjour Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire. A bientôt Antonio Amaral
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mountainside Retreat

This home was a true mountain paradise. Situated up a narrow drive it is fully equipped with everything you need complete with wood for the outdoor bbq and fully equipped kitchen. It is modern and cozy at the same time. The owner was prompt and very helpful. The pool was marvelous with views of the moutains. There were plenty of towels and linens. Great for a family vacation, would certainly return.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for the kind words. We will do everything to continue deserving the guests' preference, Best regards António Amaral

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