Monte Vicente, a vacation home rental in Alentejo, Portugal

A Modern Sanctuary in the Wild Heart of Portugal's Alentejo

Hidden in the plains of the Alentejo and just two hours from Lisbon, Monte Vicente was born from the vision of a small family who fell in love with this peaceful corner of Portugal. The home is a striking blend of contemporary architecture and nature-first values.

Set on a private estate with no neighbors in sight, Monte Vicente is surrounded by rolling hills, wildflowers, and endless sky. Its low-profile, linear form opens up to the landscape with floor-to-ceiling glass.

It sleeps eight guests across three en-suite bedrooms. Each room features large closets, a private bathroom with walk-in shower, eco-friendly toiletries, soft towels, and a peaceful palette of earth tones.

Outside, there's a saltwater pool (1.8m max depth, with electric pool cover) with panoramic views, a landscaped garden with a large shaded terrace, plus a lounge and barbecue area with seating for eight.

Layout

Bedroom 1: Queen bed

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Double bed + two single beds (ideal for families)

Fully equipped chef’s kitchen featuring BORA cooktop, wine cooler, American fridge with ice, coffee machine, blender and toaster.

Indoor dining for eight + kids’ table

Additional features

Underfloor heating and cooling throughout, high-speed WiFi and remote work setup, 75” Smart TV with streaming, PlayStation + board games, and Bluetooth speaker system. The home is pet friendly and wheelchair accessible. A private chef service with curated Alentejo menus is available at additional cost.

The house is solar powered, with sustainable water and waste systems, and hosts ask that guests be conscious of water and energy use.

Around

The home is located in the Alentejo, one of the largest winemaking regions in Portugal, with more than 60 wineries. The region is also the country's biggest producer of olive oil. Wine and oil tasting are highly recommended.

Alqueva was the first site in the world to be certified by the Starlight Foundation as Starlight Tourism Destination, and the low level of light pollution makes for unparalleled stargazing.

Other adventures on offer include hot-air ballooning over, cruising on, or horse riding around nearby Alqueva Lake. But if water sports are more your thing, ask about water skiing, canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding.