Earth house vacation rentals in Alentejo

CASA MAYA - BEAUTIFUL STONE HOUSE

Casa Maya is located at Penedo do Lexim just 30 minutes away from Lisbon and 10km from some of the most beautiful beaches in the region. This place is situated half way down the hill from ancient and extint volcanic chimneys, where one can find basaltic outcrops e limestone areas. There is also archaeological evidence at the site which indicates it was inhabited during the Neolithic, Calco Lithic and the Bronze Age. The original flora, as well as its diverse fauna, includes unique species such as the royal-eagle, the barn owl and the fox. Sheltered from the north winds, this place has its own special micro-climate which makes it an oasis of nature, where the visitor is led to align with the energy of the earth. This place consists of a small cluster of stone houses, recovered from pre-existent ruins, with the stones used many times by our ancestors and keepers of this site. The houses are shaped in a traditional manner, with some personal touches and changes which make them more luminous and functional, yet still integrated in the surroundings. In front of the houses, there are beautiful gardens in terraces with leafy trees, ornamental plants and small biological agriculture crops. The interior decoration of the houses one can see a harmonious fusion of several cultures, making its interior comfortable and unique. Conceived as a place for resting, where the visitor has the opportunity to live an experience different from the usual routine, we provide comfortable accomodation as well as a healthy diet. To occupy your leisure time, the guest may choose from a variety of playshops, sighstseeing walks and several other activities.

Lobeira - Centenary country house and gardens

In Alentejo´s golden fields we find Lobeira, a century-old cottage surrounded by trees, patio, swimming pool and next to a lovely river beach. The original features of the construction in mud, stone and wood were kept, favoring the use of natural materials and local handmade techniques while adding all the necessary amenities to provide a perfect stay. 3 houses, totally independent of each other. Master bedroom, open space living room/kitchen, fireplace, double sofa-bed, in/outdoor dining area.

Montes da Ronha_Disconnect at the Hobbit House!

If you need to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life this is the ideal house, here you'll have the opportunity to completely get away. It is a house, a special place mainly for its architectural forms. Here you can walk and breathe the fresh air, you can see the skies and the moon gaining relevance. Here you can draw, cook, write and read. This house reflects country life, reminding us of the simple but fundamental things in life. The property has two completely independent houses.

Little slice of Paradise, peaceful home by river

Quinta Tranquila offers comfy accommodation for 2-4 people in a hilltop farmhouse, set in 6 acres of peaceful woods with private riverside. The guest accommodation is private & comprises one half of the restored farmhouse. Featuring a bedroom with king sized bed, a well appointed kitchen & bathroom and a living area with a double sofa bed. There is a private terrace with views across treetops & the winding river; which reaches the sea a few km downstream at the award winning beach of Odeceixe.

Cosy Clayhouse at Quinta Carapeto

Welcome to Quinta Carapeto ! You will stay in a traditional rammed Earth house (80qm) with great views into the valley with a distance sea view on a clear day. Its been used as a barn ans was newly renovated in 2017, we kept part of its origianally rustic charme. It's 15km to the coast line with its beautiful beaches. A spacious living room with a wood burner and an extra loft space with a single bed and meditation mat and pillow. Fully equipped kitchen and 2 bedrooms with a double bed each.

Quinta do Arade - 4-petal house

Located near the historical town Silves, in a area with beautiful nature surrounding it. It has a NATURAL SWIMMING POOL, swim and relax in the clean swimming area while watching hovering dragonflies, butterflies and all the magic of a natural swimming pool. In 2015 the house was completely renovated with an extension built using straw bales that keeps the house cool in the summer an warm in the winter. If you are searching for quality and peace you found the right house!

Beautiful self-built ecological house by the river

This amazing home-made house is newly renovated and located on our small farm where we grow vegetables and fruit trees. The house is made out of rammed earth and stones, placed just a few meters from the gorgeous river of Seixe, surrounded by green hills and fields. The valley is very calm and full of animals such as cows, horses, goats, donkeys, pigs & sheep. In the hot days you can take a cooling dip in the river or visit the amazing beach only 6 km away!

Design & nature in traditional hilltop house

Welcome to the Serra de Grândola, a peaceful and serene area, perfect for those who like to be close to nature. The house is located in the village of São Francisco da Serra, with its small church, windmills and cork extraction workers. Nestled on the top of its hill, the house allows quick access to the lagoon of Santo André and the ocean (10km), the villages of Melides (15km), Grândola and Comporta. A car will be required.

Casa Campo, Ocean & Nature, Costa Vicentina

Casa Campo is a cozy rammed earth house with a terracotta tiled floor and wooden roof, placed in a very calm environment. This house belongs to a "Monte Alentejano" with four houses, this is an Alentejos typical construction, which would get bigger as the family would also grow. The surrounding space is shared and every house has its own private exterior space.