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The image depicts a kitchen area with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a table and chairs, and a window, all situated within a house. The walls are white, and the floor is made of wood.
The image depicts a living room with a fireplace, featuring a table and chairs, and a television, with a bookshelf in the background, all situated in a cozy and inviting space.
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House sitting and in a beautiful countryside town of Montalvao, Portugal

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    15 Jan 2026

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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Americans living in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Our home is located in a small village in the interior of the country. The house is a furnished small village house in an old but beautiful, typical, small Portuguese village. Because of the distance from more populated areas, there is not a lot of typical tourist things. The Alentejo area is close to the border with Spain and full of things to do, river beaches, castles, and other villages to explore. It would be helpful to have a car to get around and do things in the area.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help around the house
    House & pet sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This is a great opportunity to go off-the-beaten path in a beautiful area of Portugal and practice your Portuguese skills. Most of the people in the village will not speak English. You can also cross over into Spain and practice your Spanish there.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I'm waiting for an important piece of mail but will be away from home, so I'd like someone to be there daily when the mail arrives. I also would like someone who speaks at least a little Portuguese.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be staying in your own room in the 2-story, 2 bedroom house with full access to the bathroom and kitchen. It is furnished and has a washing machine. We won't be there for the most part, so you will be responsible for your own food. You will need to provide your own transportation.

    I have a mobile wifi device that you can use if you don't have one, you can purchase prepaid internet service from vodafone. Sorry, we are unable to host smokers. The house has relatively steep stairs so not recommended for very young children or those with mobility issues.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have a local helper who also lives in the village who can help you with recommendations and transportation.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Broadband internet but works at high speeds -there is a vodafone hotspot device with sim card to use for a week on arrival, and for 30 euro you can renew it or get a new one that works for 30 days. I've tested the speed inside the house and it is surprisingly fast.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Well behaved pets welcome

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 916926612329

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The image depicts the side of a white building with yellow trim, featuring a window, door, and satellite dish, set against a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a kitchen area with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a table and chairs, and a window, all situated within a house. The walls are white, and the floor is made of wood.
The image depicts a living room with a fireplace, featuring a table and chairs, and a television, with a bookshelf in the background, all situated in a cozy and inviting space.
The image depicts a room with a bed, desk, and chair, featuring white walls and a wooden floor, likely a bedroom or office space. The room is well-lit and organized.
The image depicts a room with a bed, table, and chairs, featuring a large window and a doorway, with a white wall and a brown floor, likely a living space or bedroom.
The image depicts a narrow, cobblestone street in a small town, lined with white buildings featuring yellow trim and orange roofs, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a white building with yellow trim, featuring a door, window, and satellite dish, with a sign advertising a property for sale in Portuguese.

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