Your Private 10-Suite Estate: The Luxury of a Hotel, Exclusively Yours
An exclusive rental Villa in the Douro Valley. No permanent staff, no other guests — total privacy for weddings, retreats, and family getaways.
Ten Rooms and Suites. Up to 32 Guests.
A sanctuary of peace and exclusivity. Quinta de Cabanas blends historic granite tradition with 2024 modern luxury.
Featuring a panoramic elevator, a salt-water heated pool, and 4 hectares of private vineyards, we offer the ultimate luxury of feeling at home.
The Estate, Built Around Your Group
Whatever brings you together, the estate is exclusively yours, no other events, no shared spaces, no compromise.
Family & FRIENDS
Reunions. Milestone birthdays. Family gatherings that take months to plan and deserve to be remembered. The estate keeps everyone together, and handles the rest.
Corporate
Leadership meetings, strategy offsites, team retreats. Full estate exclusivity, total discretion, and no hotel lobbies. The team stays out of the way until you need them.
Weddings
An estate exclusively yours, from the first morning to the last night. Indoors, outdoors, and everything in between, with a team that coordinates so you don’t have to.
Private Celebrations
Reunions. Milestone birthdays. Family gatherings that take months to plan and deserve to be remembered. The estate keeps everyone together, and handles the rest.
Corporate Retreats
Leadership meetings, strategy offsites, team retreats. Full estate exclusivity, total discretion, and no hotel lobbies. The team stays out of the way until you need them.
Weddings & Celebrations
An estate exclusively yours, from the first morning to the last night. Indoors, outdoors, and everything in between, with a team that coordinates so you don’t have to.
Our core values
Connectivity
Fibre optic + Starlink
redundancy for 100% availability.
Sustainability
Powered by 50kW of solar energy
and 100% LED lighting.
Accessibility
Panoramic lift
serving all floors
Well-being
Full spa facilities including an indoor swimming pool
(open 365 days a year), sauna and Turkish bath.
Everything Your Group Needs. Already Here.
Every amenity below is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay.
Heated indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Padel court
Meeting room with up to 50 seats
Sauna and Turkish Bath
Fully equipped gym
Bar with ice machine
The Estate Comes Ready.
The amenities are yours from the moment you arrive. Extra Services are available upon request.
PRIVATE CHEF
PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Chef at Home
Continental breakfast
Barman service
Concierge
SPA Treatments
HOUSEKEEPING
LAUNDRY
Everything to Fill the Days. Nothing to Organise.
From the estate kitchen to the Douro hillside, a full programme of activities, available when your group wants them and handled by our team.
Harmonised wine tasting class
A curated selection of Portugal wines, presented by an expert in the estate's own tasting room.
Portuguese cookery class
Hands-on cooking with local ingredients, led by our in-home Chef in the estate kitchen.
Yoga classes
Morning or evening sessions, guided by a certified instructor, in the grounds or indoors.
Padel court lessons
Professional lessons on the private court, available for beginners and experienced players.
Painting classes
A guided painting session for the group, held outdoors or in the estate common areas.
Make your own pizza
The group makes and bakes their own pizzas in the estate's traditional wood-fired oven.
Vineyard walks
A guided walk through working Douro vineyards, with tastings along the way. Organised by the team.
Gallery
Discover the charm, comfort, and natural beauty of our estate through stunning visuals. Let our gallery inspire your next getaway.
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Experience it as if you were here!
Have questions about exclusive-use stays?
Here are the essentials: capacity, services, events and logistics. For tailored proposals, contact us.
1. What does an exclusive-use booking actually include?
The estate, all ten bedrooms and suites, every common area, the heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, padel court, gym, and bar is entirely yours for the full duration of your stay. No other groups, no shared spaces. Additional services such as the Chef at the Estate, private transfers, housekeeping, and spa treatments are available on request and quoted separately. We will send you a full breakdown when you get in touch.
2. How many guests can the estate host?
The estate has ten suites and accommodates up to 32 guests. Nine of the ten suites offer the choice between a double bed or two singles, just let us know your group’s configuration at the time of booking. Cots and high chairs are available on request at no extra charge.
3. Can we host events — weddings, celebrations, or corporate retreats?
Yes. The estate is regularly booked for private celebrations, milestone birthdays, family reunions, weddings, and corporate offsites. All events take place within an exclusively booked estate, no outside guests sharing the space. For events requiring external suppliers, all access is coordinated and approved by the team in advance. Contact us for a tailored proposal.
4. Is the estate open year-round?
Yes. The estate operates every month of the year. The heated indoor pool is available regardless of the season. The outdoor saltwater pool is open year-round. During the summer, it is also heated for added comfort. For groups travelling in autumn or winter, the indoor facilities, pool, sauna, hammam, and gym are fully operational and have no seasonal restrictions.
5. How does arrival work for a large group?
Check-in is from 4pm. The team coordinates arrival directly with the organiser in the days before your stay, including transfer logistics if needed. The final approach to the estate runs along a municipal road. GPS is reliable, and we send full directions in advance. For groups arriving from Porto Airport, private transfers for any group size can be arranged through us.
Explore the Best of Douro Valley
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Our Experience Is Your Advantage
Hear what our incredible customers have to say!
Posted on LoicVerified I won’t have enough words to express all m’y gratitude to Rui.I have rent the Quinta for a wedding anniversary , that was a surprise for my wife.Rui has been the best host I have never had : a warm welcome, always ready to help us and give informations and very fast to respond, pro active… I could add any positive adjective cause Rui was so kind and professional The Quinta was perfect for our stay : amazing pièces, a lot of beautiful Space, very clean, very well equiped and an amazing inside swiming pool and hamam / sauna.It was a very Lovely place and quiet.Rui also connected me to an amazing local DJ : Dj White dreams. We had an incredible Time with him : he nailed the party !So, Rui is the best host you could never have and all of the prestations that he provides are top tier.Five stars are not enough for this Quinta and for the hostThanks Rui from the bottom of my heartPosted on JordanVerified If you’re considering a trip to the Douro Valley l, stop searching. This airbnb is not just a place to stay, it’s an experience. From the moment we arrived, this Airbnb exceeded every expectation. The property is a sheer masterpiece, combining stunning architecture with luxurious facilities. Every detail has been carefully thought out. What truly made this stay unforgettable, however, was the incredible hospitality of Rui and his wife. Rui goes above and beyond to ensure every guest feels special and cared for. His attentiveness and warm personality made us feel right at home.The highlights of our stay included a private chef who created exquisite meals, an epic fireworks display, and a fantastic DJ that elevated our experience to another level. Every moment felt magical and unique, and we couldn’t have asked for more.Rui and his wife should be immensely proud of what they’ve built here. I will be back again!Posted on GabrielVerified Indescritível, foi tudo perfeito, o ambiente maravilhoso, a limpeza do local, os anfitriões foram extremamente proativos e nos ajudaram com tudo que precisamos, o local é incrível, tudo é tão lindo, limpo, bem cuidado, realmente nao temos palavras para explicar como ficamos satisfeitos, sem dúvida os melhores dias das nossas vidas no lugar mais bonito de nossas vidas!!! Já estamos contando os dias para voltarmos o mais rápido que conseguirmos! Muito obrigado a todos por tudo, eu e minha família estamos em êxtase.Posted on AmyVerified we had a blast at this villa! Rui and the staff were wonderful and the property was even better than we expected!Posted on MarcusVerified Everything was perfect!! And Rui, five stars is not enough! Thank you so much!!Posted on MikeVerified I have so many wonderful things to say! We held my daughter's wedding here and reserved the entire place for 4 days. It was absolutely spectacular! The accommodations are impeccable. The rooms, the gathering areas, the pools (yes 1 inside, 1 outside) were all beautiful! I truely hope other families will experience this for thier weddings. Thank you so much Rui and your staff for making my daughter's wedding magical.Posted on LizzyVerified Where to begin! We had the most incredible stay at Rui’s place. Our group of 23 celebrated my sisters hen party, and Rui was so helpful with planning the trip after we made contact 9 months ago. Nothing was too much, and Rui was so helpful with arranging transfers from the airport, a chef for dinner one night, a DJ and a food shop for delivery. This is the best airbnb that I’ve stayed in, and Rui and the team were so supportive and helpful throughout our stay. Always available over the phone to support with any questions. Thank you doesn’t seem enough to reflect how amazing this trip, and Rui was in supporting with the planning! I would 10/10 recommend staying at this villa, great value for money and great support from the host. Can’t wait to go back again!!Posted on MarieVerified The villa had everything we needed for adults and kids. Paddle court, billiards, pool, bbq, lounge chairs etc. All rooms were with ensuite bathrooms and great with air con. Rui was the best host I have ever had - made so many extra efforts to get what we requested, always went the extra mile for us to make our stay perfect and extra special. His partner Chef Elizabete cooked us delicious meals including for the special birthday celebrations. She and her staff did an impeccable work in order for us to have a memorable evening.This villa has everything you need and much much more.Thank you Rui and Elizabete, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our stay such a memorable experience. From the whole group of 19 of us - this stay remains memorable for our families and close friends.Posted on NiklasVerified Sehr netter und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber. Antwortet in wenigen Minuten. Super schöne Unterkunft mit vielen Möglichkeiten und tolle Aussicht. Perfekt um eine tolle Zeit mit vielen Personen haben. Danke Rui !!!Posted on BenenVerified Brilliant stay couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Rui was a brilliant host and really helpful! Would definitely come back
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Exclusivity Made Easy
The estate is yours. Ten suites, every amenity, one group. Reserve it for as long as you need.