Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 16 reviews.
Derwyn
South Africa · Couple · July 2025
“Warm, Mountain Community & Incredible Accommodation”
+The drive across the mountains to finally arrive in Covas do Monte is breathtaking. Elisabete had sent us some pictures to help us locate the correct building and garage for parking ahead of time and we were most grateful!! The village is like a time capsule! you’d be forgiven for believing the Knights Templar were about to ride into town!! The narrow, cobbled streets, ancient houses, barns and livestock roaming around freely start to build the picture for you. Avô Zé is an old family home recently renovated by Elisabete and Rafael and as we walked in, we were taken aback. Inside it was extremely well furnished with every amenity you could wish for - a real juxtaposition when looking out of the top quality windows. We had only arrived a short while when we were wonderfully surprised to get a knock on the door and welcomed by Elisabete, Rafael, Victoria (7) and Ilisa (2). The family were so welcoming, explained the background of the family home and translated a beautiful welcome letter from Victoria. We felt like part of an extended family, Rafael could not have offered to do more to make our short stay as comfortable as possible. We believed we had seen reference to 2 x tavernas in
Joana
Portugal · Couple · May 2025
“Back to the basics!”
+Cozy house, very well equipped. A very small village in a remote location where you can see goats wandering in the streets. Perfect place if you want to go back to a simple life and enjoy the pleasure of slow days. The host was exceptionally friendly!
−It was a rainy weekend... But still we managed to wander across the village.
Daniel
Portugal · Group of friends · March 2025
“Beautiful stone Aldeia, Perfect in every way!”
+Elisabete is an amazing host and Casa do Avô Zé is an amazing house. The house has 3 bedrooms (2 downstairs, 1 upstairs) and a bathroom with shower on each floor. The house is tastefully decorated, comfortable and clean. The kitchen is well stocked and the fireplace is cozy on a cold day. We are charmed by the village of Covas do Monte and all the local community members in the small village were friendly. However, it is the goats that rule the town-- they are simply adorable as they come and go through the streets. We walked on some of the many trails in the surrounding area and through beautiful cork tree groves. We absolutely LOVED our stay in this beautiful and charming Portuguese aldeia and Elisabete made certain that our stay at Casa do Avô Zé was perfect in every way.
Gonzalo
Spain · Family · July 2023
“A hidden paradise worth the stay”
+The village is charming, the roads breathtaking, the design of the house is lovely and the attention to details is worth mentioning. The host was on top of ot at all times.
−Can't think of anything
Chris
South Africa · Family · July 2023
“Exceptional”
+The venue and area is mind blowing, go back 1000yrs the village is something one has to see to appreciate. The mountain pass into the hidden gem is breathtaking in the low hanging clouds. Goats wandering the street, pettable and friendly, wear shoes!!!! The entire inside is superbly finished, nothing needed, breakfast, coffee etc etc supplied. Host was very attentive and his brother in law Phillip help us get settled. I'm going back again just to show my family.
−Nothing
Angelo
Portugal · Couple · July 2023
“Exceptional”
+Tranquilidade e pacatez do local.
Rita Ribeiro
Portugal · Group of friends · May 2026
“Tesouro escondido em Covas do Monte”
+A casa é excelente e tem todas as comodidades necessárias. Um obrigada à anfitriã, que foi super atenciosa. Adoramos toda a área envolvente, a aldeia e a serra. É um bom ponto de partida para conhecer toda esta área.
−Nada a assinalar
Vânia
Portugal · Group of friends · April 2026
“Estadia excelente, casa muito acolhedora, anfitriã atenciosa e uma aldeia cheia de simpatia.”
+A casa tem um aspeto excelente, muito bem cuidada e decorada com bom gosto, proporcionando uma estadia muito confortável. A anfitriã foi extremamente atenciosa e sempre preocupada com o nosso bem-estar, o que fez toda a diferença. A aldeia é encantadora, com pessoas muito simpáticas e humildes. Destacamos também o restaurante na escola, onde se come muito bem e onde fomos recebidos com grande simpatia e atenção. Sem dúvida, uma experiência a repetir!
−Nada apontar
MONICA
Portugal · Family · April 2026
“O Portugal + puro, que Villa Bora-Bora Algarve visitou!”
+A casa era muito boa e a Villa Bora-Bora Algarve, sentiu-se em casa! Tudo muito funcional e acolhedor e tudo mt Limpo, o que para Nós é 1 itém mt Importante ! A Aldeia é mt bonita, se bem que em 2026, ainda se encontra o Povo Português de Michel Giacometti, como ele o retratou nos anos 60/70. Comunidade fechada, trabalhadora/honesta da qual Nós ficamos a pensar que ainda existe pessoas assim, neste Nosso recondido Portugal... Haja sempre Paz e Saúde para estes sitios.
−Tudo Ok!
Faustino Silva
Portugal · Family · March 2026
“Recomendo”
+Confortável, prático e informação prestada.
−Nada a assinalar.