About Us
About Your Host…
Bobby O’Keeffe
I moved to Galicia because, well because it’s Galicia! Anyone who’s been here will know what I mean. I fell in love with the scenery, the people, the perfect pace of life and so decided to buy this house. It has a typically Galician rustic style with modern bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms, and well equiped kitchens. However, it is a contiual work-in-progress and am planning to have a sauna and hot tub installed later this year. I gratefully accept all advice guests provide regarding growing vegetables, addtitional features, and the refined skills required for soft furnishing. A lot of work has been completed but I am looking forward to seeing the space evolve over the next months and years and meeting new people who can help it grow. Ultimately, this is a retreat for artists, writers, cooks, yoga and meditation enthusiasts or anyone else who wishes to escape from the increasingly individualist and materialist world.
So for now I´m continuing to work away and looking forward to meeting new people, sharing a bottle of vino on the rooftop terrace, and improving my Spanish.
General Enquiries
If you have particular dates in mind then please check our calendar for availability. If you find dates that suit you please fill out a general booking enquiry form located on the right of this page.
General Enquiry Form
Guest Reviews
Amazing host, great communication and extremely accommodating. We enjoyed it so much we ended up staying an extra night 🙂 Thanks for everything Robert.
Andre, July 2021
We really enjoyed our stay in Robert’s stunning apartment – The views were spectacular, the building was really nice to stay in (bigger than the photos make it look, and Robert was always on hand to help us with our arrival, to suggest things to do, or even just for a quality chat! Thanks again Robert for always being available to point us in the right direction, we will certainly be returning
Rosey, London, United Kingdom
Bobbys place was just great. After driving around spain and staying in B&Bs it was great to stay a while in a real house with a kitchen. The views were stunning and the area was nice. Bobby also gave us some tips of places where to visit. Thank you Bob!
Mari, Helsinki, Finland
The house is nice off the beaten track. It has very nice surroundings where you are able to fully relax. In particular the burning of wood especially late at night while watching the river is charming experience.
Stefan, Santiago, Chile
Our stay at Bob’s house was incredible! Waking up and having a coffee while looking out over the river made for some very lovely mornings. The back yard was great for grilling out and having dinner each night. The apartment is absolutely beautiful, and Bob made us feel right at home. We had a great time sharing some beers and hanging out with him in the back yard and got into some really interesting conversations. Our group of 3 had plenty of space in the apartment, and there was a really cool bar within walking distance where we could rent kayaks and then lay out in the sun and have a drink once we were finished. This AirBnb was a great find! I would love to return, and highly recommend it. Thanks Bob!
Courtney, March 2021
A terrific value in a very scenic spot. The host was extremely friendly and welcoming. He lives upstairs and is helpful but nonintrusive. There is a small, pleasant esplanade by the river a 10-min walk from the house where you can take a dip, grab a beer, rent a kayak. The bathroom is huge and renovated with a nice shower. Given the price point: It’s an unfussy river cottage that’s all about the views.
Benjamin, July 2021
Really enjoyed my stay here. Will miss waking up to the amazing view of the river and mountains. While the room is basic and quite small it has old world charm and the mattress is extremely comfortable. As a host Bob was very accommodating and let me use the house as though it was my own; It’s pretty big with loads of quiet areas for solitude and to relax, such as the galleria, rooftop terrace and garden. Overall a perfect retreat and looking forward to returning for bit longer next time. Highly…Read more
Seppi, Stirling, United Kingdom
Splendid! Hard to complain about anything when you got such a view on the rio and such a host as Robert! We felt absolutely welcome and the house was so comfy and charming, we loved the wooden furniture, the comfy beds and the lovely terrace to socialise! Don’t look elsewhere, book here and stay as long as you can! We wish we had never left 😉
Sergey, Malta, 2021
Bobby’s is a gem of a place with great light and amazing views of the water. We saw herons, a kingfisher and cormorants during our stay. The balcony is a lovely feature and perfect for an evening meal or breakfast. We swam quite a bit amidst the fish. It’s well placed to check out Ourense too with it’s great tapas scene and hot springs.
Geraldine, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Lovely host who accommodated our late arrival. We especially loved how peaceful and relaxing the location is. The balcony is a great spot to sit down in the morning, soak in the sun while sipping on a cup of tea. I could have easily stayed there longer. Highly recommend!
Amandine, Melbourne, Australia