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CASA PÁTRIA
Why stay in an apartment? Enjoy your own private home in the very heart of Lisbon, complete with rooftop terrace and famous neighbors.
Here's what our Sawday inspector wrote in awarding us a 'Special Place to Stay 2008':
"A brilliant opportunity to live as a Lisboeta in a real Portuguese neighborhood. You are free of tourists up here (except for those who meander up the wrong hill looking for the castle)..."
Casa Pátria is a 19th-century vacation home, perfectly located in the heart of historic Lisbon: easy walking distance (8 minutes) to Lisbon's main plaza, yet hidden in a charming residential area to provide peaceful, quiet nights. (No raucous Bairro Alto/Chiado bar-hoppers to keep you awake at night.)
The house is flooded with Lisbon's famous sunlight... and its charming terrace is a wonderful place to enjoy your fresh breakfast pastries from the corner café.
Leaving the house, it's an 8 minute walk down to the Rossio, the "Boardwalk" ("Mayfair") of the Portuguese version of Monopoly. The beach is a 30 minute train ride away.
Casa Pátria has a three-story, tiered floor plan, perfect for those who will value the dramatic use of open spaces throughout the house. See floor plan on Visiting Portugal website.
For more details and photos of our Historic Preservation neighborhood, please vist our Visiting Portugal website.
Some additional highlights include . . .
ORIENTATION TOUR: from the local grocer to a quick visit to the Rossio/Baixa, this introduction quickly became a guest favorite
METRO/TRAM PASSES: we can have these waiting for you at check-in, just ask
WELCOME PACK: bottle of Portuguese wine, coffee, teas, orange juice, the very popular "Montequeijo" cheese, fresh fruit, real butter and freshly-baked breads
PRE-ARRIVAL GROCERIES: If you wish, we can pick-up a few of your favorite staples. No charge for delivery. Please ask for details.
BABYSITTERS: We have located a delightful company with qualified sitters who speak a variety of languages. Please ask for details.
Comfortable Portuguese furnishings, including hand-made Arraiolos rugs and local artwork .
PC with high-speed wireless internet access.
Loaner cell phone.
Library of books, games, guidebooks and Portuguese music CDs.
Cable TV with English-language stations (e.g., CNN, Cartoon Network, TCM Turner Classic Movies).
Fully-equipped Kitchen is set-up for our In-Home Cooking Classes: microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, utensils, plates, glasses, cookware, staples (oils, vinegars, sugar, flour, rice, pasta, etc), spices and Portuguese cookbooks, in English .
Washer & Dryer, detergents, iron & ironing board .
Luxury Linens: 300-600 thread count sheets; soft, fluffy towels .
Complimentary toiletries, hairdryer in each bathroom .
Port-a-crib available upon request.
Visiting Portugal Tourist Book: customized walking tours, suggested itineraries and restaurants, kid-friendly ideas, emergency information including extensive list of English-speaking doctors.
Private Terrace with gas BBQ and small outdoor eating area.
Sports Equipment: beach towels, sports balls and handy surfing hints!
Don't forget . . .
Ask about our "In-Home Cooking Classes" and "Private Fado Tours." |
