Modern vacation home with mountain views

Some houses are just places to sleep. This one is a place to breathe again.

Nestled in the green hills of northern Portugal, this bright and modern home for 6 was made for people who need to slow down — and actually feel it. Morning coffee on the terrace with mountains stretching out ahead. The smell of the barbecue drifting through the private garden in the afternoon. Evenings so quiet you'll remember what silence sounds like.

The house offers two double bedrooms (140×190 cm beds), a sofa bed for 2, a bathroom with Italian-style walk-in shower, and a fully equipped kitchen — oven, microwave, induction hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, and coffee machine. Air conditioning and heating keep you comfortable year-round. Bed linen and towels included. Two private parking spaces, free of charge.

Outside, the private garden and terrace are the heart of the house — a mountain backdrop, a barbecue, a ping-pong table, and no reason to rush anywhere.

Garfe is the perfect base for exploring historic Minho: Braga is 20 minutes away, UNESCO World Heritage Guimarães just 30, and the wild landscapes of Peneda-Gerês National Park only 50 minutes by car. Porto Airport is under an hour. A car is recommended to make the most of the region.