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Romantic riverside retreat – Home 2481945 House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Romantic riverside retreat – Home 2481945

  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet Friendly

Description from owner

Description

At the end of a small lane and overlooking the beautiful River Mira, lies Casa Boakoster. Having been uninhabited for the past 25 years, the house has been lovingly restored by professional carpenter Bas Koster, who has transformed this once-derelict property into a beautiful, charming villa that blends traditional Portuguese architecture with clean interior woodworking, a product of his carpentry experience in the Swiss Alps.

Not satisfied with rebuilding the roof and the first floor, Bas has completed the house by building a large wooden sun terrace that extends out from the ground floor and provides fantastic views over the river, a stone’s throw from the house. The terrace is the perfect place to sunbathe, BBQ and enjoy a glass of tinto and the proximity to the river means that the terrace always catches a little breeze which prevents it from getting too hot, even in the height of summer.

Entering the house from the terrace, large double-doors lead into an open-plan living space, with kitchen, dining table and seating area, a good place to read, write and nap A hand-made wooden staircase leads up to the first floor and into the master bedroom which occupies almost the entire floor space, the rest taken up by the bathroom with its large shower, wash basin and WC. Taking pride of place in the bedroom is a real comfortable king-size bed, again with unbroken views over the river and to the hills beyond. The house can comfortably sleep four people, due to the double sofa-bed on the ground floor. Linen, towels, tea towels are included and cot for a baby is provided.

Guests have access to a great garden with herbs that can be picked fresh for your dishes, a hammock and 2 sitting areas, a big sun terrace with a gas operated Weber BBQ. Inside there is a kitchen with juicer, water boiler, coffee maker, oven, stove, fridge and washing machine. There are a lot of books in different languages, board games and a stereo with a connection for a mp3 player.

The house is located within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Great for strolling back after a few drinks and picking up bread at the local bakery located at the end of the street

Follow the street underneath the house to the left and you get to a little chocolate factory.

Directly underneath the house starts a lovely board walk along the river.

Odemira is short drive away from the nearby beaches like Vila Nova de Milfontes, Zambujera en Odeceixe. The closest access to the ocean is Cabo de Sardão but within 30 minutes you can access over 10 beaches. Everything from secluded bays, to rugged cliffs and charming villages with restaurants serving some of the best seafood in Europe.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 King Beds, 1 Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Grill
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
Please contact the owner

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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About the owner

Bas K.
Calendar last updated:
19 Mar 2024
Years listed:
10
Based in:
United States
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Dutch

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Reviews

Very Good
10 reviews

Excellent
7
Very Good
2
Average
0
Poor
1
Terrible
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“Noisy”

Reviewed 20 Aug 2020

This property over looks a major junction and the traffic noise is constant 24hrs a day, the road surface on the hill down to the 3 way junction doesn’t help. The house was not as clean as it co… More

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“More than expected!”

Reviewed 26 Mar 2019

We spent a great week in Bas’s impressive house. No need to repeat the previous positive comments about this house and the local area which are absolutely accurate. Unique to this property whi… More

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“Cute and characterful cottage”

Reviewed 23 Feb 2019

Lovely location overlooking the river. There is some traffic noise from the nearby bridge but this did not detract too much. The cottage has been kitted out with thought and sympathy to the property… More

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“Localización guapísima y casa con vistas preciosas”

Reviewed 21 Jul 2018

La casa es preciosa, la localización es ideal y la terraza con unas vistas impresionantes. Tener en cuenta que a pesar de que el anuncio pone dos habitaciones en realidad es una habitació… More

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“Great views, great home, great location!”

Reviewed 11 Nov 2016

My family staid here for a week in beginning November and we had a fantastic time. Not only a great house to enjoy the views over the valley from the terrace, Odemira is also a small but lively town w… More

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“Absolutely perfect”

Reviewed 14 Jul 2016

This charming, beautiful, clean and cosy house reaches at 100 % a perfect place to be ! You have your full privacy with a beautiful view over the river from the terrace full of sunshine and if you do … More

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Response from the owner Torsten thank you for your sweet words! It means a lot to hear you had such a nice time in my little special town. Would love to host you again and we have to make sure to meet that time so we can have that drink together. Have a great summer. Ata-Logo!!

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“Stunning views over the river”

Reviewed 31 Jul 2015

Spacious house with a great decking area with views over the river. Odemira is a lovely unspoilt town that has easy access to a number of fabulous nearby beaches, towns and local attractions. The h… More

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“Fanastic house with great view”

Reviewed 22 Jun 2014

We stayed in Odemira at the property for 3 nights and really enjoyed it. Very central location for the all the local attractions and fantastic house. To have your own house, with 2 gardens, overlookin… More

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“Beautiful house in the charming town of Odemira”

Reviewed 3 Feb 2014

"After a few days at the beach in the algarve, Casa Boakoster was a taste of 'real' Portugal. The balcony offers the ideal location to enjoy a sundowner - without a doubt is the best lo… More

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“Amazing place!”

Reviewed 1 Feb 2014

Highly recommended! I had an amazing few days at Bastian's villa. The house is absolutely classic and charming, but he kept it simple enough to still feel modern and clean. He clearly has an eye … More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Bas (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

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Send Bas (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Bas (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Bas the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Bas (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Bas (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Bas (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Bas (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Bas (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Bas (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Bas (the owner) a message.

If Bas (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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