Gilbert and Elle have built a beautiful villa in a truly stunning setting overlooking the Douro River. The view is spectacular from every vantage (I'm not sure pictures can do it justice), and the homes are very well appointed, with clear attention to detail in its design and construction. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the linens are perfect, adding to the overall sense of comfort and care. With the two separate homes (Lemon Tree house up top and Olive Tree house below), its perfect for two to three couples.The pool is not heated, but the Douro gets warm in the summer, so its refreshing.Gilbert and Elle are wonderful, caring owners who make sure you have everything you need. They clearly take great pride in the property, and it shows throughout the entire stay.Small tips: visit Talho O Arouques, the butcher at the top of the hill, if you want great steaks. There is also a small mercado right across the street where you can pick up groceries without having to drive up to the supermercado. Also, be sure to check out the small flowering tree just after the gate - its a hub of activity for bees. The drive to Pinhao is beautiful - take the fast route the way there (long tunnel, impressive bridge, and scenic drive down to the town through sprawling vineyards) and the slow route (N222) on the way back along the river.We had a wonderful stay and hope to return another day.

Our stay was outstanding. Gilbert and Elle met us and made us feel very welcome. It was the perfect place to relax and tour Douro Valley. We are 2 couples traveling together and having the 2 houses was ideal. Pool was wonderful. Made our trip very memorable. Thank you.

The Little Vineyard surpassed all our expectations. A beautiful property with an amazing view. Gilbert and Elle are fantastic hosts and have obviously put a lot of thought into design and comfort. We loved the pool and used the BBQ every night. We wanted a relaxing family holiday and that is what we enjoyed. There are some lovely little coffee and cake places within a 10 minute drive and a very nice restaurant about 15 minutes away. Thank you so much for a great holiday.

My husband and I stayed here for our fifth anniversary and had the most wonderful experience. Gilbert and Elle welcomed us so warmly to their beautiful property. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and the view was even more breathtaking than we imagined. The home itself was spotless, thoughtfully designed, and had such a cozy, welcoming feel—it truly made our celebration special. Gilbert went above and beyond by sharing local treats and giving us great tips on where to go and what to see. We will definitely be coming back!