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Private tennis court and villa at Mirante 1, above Albufeira in the Algarve

Private Hotels in Portugal

The privacy of a home. The service of a hotel.

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Entire home, just for you

No shared spaces. Complete privacy.

Five-star service, on demand

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Our homes

A curated collection of Portugal's finest private homes.

Compare places, space and amenities. Find the home that feels right for your next stay.

Mirante 1 — 1 of 4

Albufeira, Portugal

Mirante 1

12 6 7.5
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Quinta Vale das Papas — 1 of 4

Douro, Portugal

Quinta Vale das Papas

12 6 8.5
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Villa Mare — 1 of 4

Albufeira, Portugal

Villa Mare

10 5 6.5
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Alma da Comporta — 1 of 4

Comporta, Portugal

Alma da Comporta

10 5 6.5
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Casa da Rocha — 1 of 4

Central Algarve, Portugal

Casa da Rocha

10 5 5
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Quinta do Pinho — 1 of 4

Douro, Portugal

Quinta do Pinho

14 6 9.5
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Carcavelos Manor House — 1 of 4

Vila Verde, Portugal

Carcavelos Manor House

14 7 9
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Eben Lodge — 1 of 4

Carreço, Portugal

Eben Lodge

10 5 5
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Alvarinho Villa — 1 of 4

Amarante, Portugal

Alvarinho Villa

10 5 5.5
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Abreu Retreat Palace — 1 of 4

Famalicão, Portugal

Abreu Retreat Palace

10 5 5
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Riverside Watermill — 1 of 4

Caminha, Portugal

Riverside Watermill

20 8 7.5
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5 units available

Lima River Houses — 1 of 4

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Lima River Houses

16 8 9
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3 units available

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HOW IT WORKS

Three steps to your private hotel.

01

Choose your home

Browse our collection. Filter by destination, size, and style. Every home meets the same operating standard.

02

Tell us what you need

Private chef? Airport transfer? Surf lessons for the kids? Our concierge plans everything before you arrive.

03

We handle every detail

From the moment you land to the moment you leave, our local team is on the ground. You do nothing but enjoy.

Private chef serving dinner at a Portugal Active home

THE CONCEPT

Not a hotel. Not a rental. Something better.

Every home in our collection is operated like a private hotel. A dedicated local team handles everything, from the welcome hamper on arrival to a private chef cooking with ingredients from this morning's market. No reception desks. No shared lobbies. Just your home, your pace, your rules.

The privacy of a home

No shared spaces, no schedules. The entire home is exclusively yours.

The service of a five-star hotel

Private chef, in villa spa, concierge, housekeeping, transfers. Every service delivered by our trained, in-house professionals.

A concierge who knows everything

Our team lives in the regions we operate. They know the hidden beaches, the restaurants before they make the guides, the producers who do not advertise.

OUR GEOGRAPHY

Portugal, coast to coast.

From the wild Atlantic shores of the Minho to the sun-drenched cliffs of the Algarve — with the Douro Valley, Lisbon and the Alentejo in between. Every home meets the same standard of quality, service and care.

Minho

Minho

A complete guide to the Minho — Portugal's greenest region, between the Atlantic and the Peneda-Gerês mountains.

Porto and Douro

Porto and Douro

The city, the river, the wine.

Lisbon

Lisbon

Golden light, coastal charm, and timeless elegance.

Alentejo

Alentejo

Rolling plains, cork oaks, and the slowest pace in Europe.

Algarve

Algarve

A complete guide to the Algarve — its coasts, its seasons and where to stay beyond the resorts.

EXPERIENCES

Your stay is just the beginning.

Private Gastronomy

Private Gastronomy

From a chef's table at home to vineyard tastings in the Douro.

Wellness and Spa

Wellness and Spa

In villa massages, private yoga, personal training. All PA trained professionals.

Adventure and Nature

Adventure and Nature

Surf lessons, horseback riding, canyoning in hidden valleys. Guided by locals.

Seamless Mobility

Seamless Mobility

Airport transfers, private chauffeur, curated road trips across Portugal.

Your next stay starts here.

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OUR GUESTS

What they remember most.

Recent feedback from the homes in our collection. Open a home to read more guest reviews.

5/5

“Lindo local, acesso fácil à azenha, vista maravilhosa. Valeu muito ficar com a minha família esses dias.”

Jamil · Sep 2026

Riverside Watermill House

5/5

“Place was great for our 7 person offsite! Accurate description. Comfortable house and everything you need to work for a few days.”

Josh · Sep 2026

Beach Farm

5/5

“Absolutely amazing stay at this beautiful beach house in Viana! The location was perfect, with stunning views, easy access to the beach, and everything we could have asked for to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. The house was beautiful, spotless, spacious, and extremely well equipped. You can tell the hosts put a lot of thought into making guests feel welcome. Waking up here and enjoying the views was definitely a highlight of our trip. The hosts were incredibly friendly, helpful, and r”

Ryan · Sep 2026

Salty Escape

5/5

“The flat and the area were perfect for my week’s stay. The flat and the lovely little outside terrace are at the back of the building so little traffic noise. Loved the cathedral bells. The bus stop and the Metro were right outside the front door, so great transport links. A pretty park opposite and neighbourhood shops for anything you could need - bought groceries, had my phone fixed, printed a ticket…….. Attractive traditional neighbourhood. For my stay - perfect!”

Diana · Sep 2026

Classic Meets Modern

5/5

“Perfect location for some active and nice days at the beach or in the city!”

Niklas · Sep 2026

Yellow Breeze Apartment

5/5

“Ein sehr sauberes schönes Haus mit Aussicht auf das Meer.”

Heidelore · Sep 2026

Lighthouse View

5/5

“Amazing home and wonderful hosts, thank you”

Sam · Sep 2026

Alvarinho Villa

5/5

“Tudo muito limpo, espaço bastante agradável e acolhedor, piscina com ótima vista e sossegada! O Sam foi sempre pro ativo a tentar ajudar! Recomendo!”

Tiago · Sep 2026

Sky Pool Luxury

5/5

“Super Lage, gerne wieder!”

Dario · Sep 2026

BlueGreen Beach Apartment

5/5

“Logement très agréable et bien équipé. La literie est très confortable, la climatisation est top pour dormir sereinement. Les chambres donnent sur une arrière cour donc calme, si ce n'est des travaux en ce moment dans le bâtiment voisin. L'emplacement est top, direct dans la rue Ste Catherine et tout le coeur de Porto peut se faire à pied. Logement idéale pour 2 couples car 2 salles d'eau. Seul bémol, le lit du canapé... qui a du être abimé et donc inutilisable”

Cecile · Sep 2026

Blue Tile Hideaway

5/5

“Foi uma experiência linda e especial, conseguimos usufruir de todos os espaços da casa, tivemos dias memoráveis e sentimo-nos realmente em casa.”

Julaide · Sep 2026

Canopy House

5/5

“Estivemos hospedados para um fim de semana de convívio e de relaxamento entre amigos e a casa respondeu da melhor forma. Gostamos muito da experiência.”

Álvaro · Sep 2026

Villa Aura

5/5

“The house was stunning and saved our vacation when we booked it last minute so we could leave a noisy ecoresort. The location is peaceful but accessible to so many restaurants and activities. I also like that it was professionally managed.”

Lisa · Sep 2026

Stars View

5/5

“Férias incríveis numa casa incrível com tudo à disposição. Paisagem incrível, no meio da natureza. As instruções foram claras. Muito bem organizado.”

Cláudia · Sep 2026

São Julião Retreat

5/5

“We loved the house! Will be back again.”

Petar · Sep 2026

Carcavelos Manor House

5/5

“Hemos estado muy bien en este alojamiento 6 adultos y 3 niños sin dudarlo repetiríamos”

Laura · Sep 2026

Sunrise Escape

5/5

“Lugar idílico al lado del río con playa fluvial.”

Felipe · Sep 2026

River Beach Loft · Bob Dylan

5/5

“Super belle villa, totalement équipé, je recommande fortement nous avons adoré séjourner là-bas !”

Tony · Sep 2026

Dunes Beach House

5/5

“Wonderful location for a family reunion. We had a great time in the self-contained compound. Kids had pool and toys to entertain themselves for hours and adults also enjoyed quality time in mixing areas on the grounds. Overall a great find in a special town.”

Francis · Aug 2026

Lima River Houses

5/5

“Adoramos ficar no Monte, sem dúvida que deu para desconectar e descontrair, o espaço está preparado e equipado com tudo o que precisamos para uns dias.”

Vera · Aug 2026

Alentejo Rural Farmhouse