Location: Lisbon, Portugal, Europe (Rossio)
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
CASA TRAVESSA
What are our famous guests saying? (Hint: Please read the testimonials on our VisitingPortugal website.)
Location, location, location. Only 3 minutes from the Rossio -- Lisbon's main plaza -- yet far from the noise and panhandlers in the Bairro Alto/Chiado.
Step directly from your ancient cobblestone lane into this private, sunlight-filled, 19th-century home with its charming view of the Igreja do Carmo, Lisbon's soaring monument to the 1755 earthquake.
Casa Travessa provides easy access to shops, restaurants, and transportation... while hidden away on a quiet residential street. Compact and cozy with an airy, open floor plan, Casa Travessa is the ideal base for a couple traveling alone or with a child.
Like our nearby flagship property, Casa Joaquina (VRBO #30177) which was showcased on the Fine Living Channel's "Around the World in 80 Homes," Casa Travessa features hand-stitched Arraiolos rugs, custom-made Portuguese furnishings, and local artwork and pottery.
With its private entrance, Casa Travessa feels more like a house than an apartment as you step directly into its well-stocked little kitchen. The bedroom has a double-size bed and the living room provides a sofa/trundle bed which easily converts to two comfortable twin beds. The bedroom bookshelves are stocked with books and games for young and old alike, perfect for relaxing at the end of a busy day.
To view the floor plan, please visit our website.
Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us... we hope your trip to our beloved Lisbon is a delight!
Some additional highlights include . . .
ORIENTATION TOUR: from the local grocer to a quick visit to the Rossio/Baixa, this introduction has become 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.
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 bathroom.
Port-a-crib, highchair and bed-rail 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.
Sports Equipment: beach towels, sports balls and handy surfing hints!
Don't forget . . .
Ask about our "Private Fado Tours"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Detergents provided
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Luxury 300-600 threadcount
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed: Sofa/trundle converts to 2 twin beds
- Crib: Ask about a loaner Port-a-Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Music Library: Portuguese music CDs
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Also spices, staples (oil, vinegar, etc) and Portuguese cookbooks
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Detergent provided
- Microwave
- View/Location
- Monument View: Igreja do Carmo
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Welcome Basket with Portuguese Wine, Coffee, Juice, Cheese, Fruit, and Freshly-baked Bread, Library of Books, Games, Toys, and Portuguese Music CDs, Beach Towels, Combination Washer/Dryer with Detergents, Iron and Ironing Board, Soft, Fluffy Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Hairdryer in Each Bathroom, Visiting Portugal Tourist Book, Customized Walking Tours, Suggested Itineraries and Restaurants, Kid-friendly Ideas, Emergency Information including Extensive List of English-speaking Doctors and More, No Pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
1-2 adults: €105/night (April-Oct,Christmas&NY = €110/night)
3-4 adults: additional €10 per person per night
Rates include 5% city tax, all fees, utilites and laptop/wireless internet access.
3 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY.
DISCOUNT: 5% weekly discount
Children (under 16 years old) stay free.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Living area with view across the Rossio & Chiado - Lisbon Apartment
- Hand-carved "Bilros" bedroom set - Lisbon Apartment
- 19th-century building in Lisbon's Historic Preservation District - Lisbon Apartment
- Bedroom shelves with books and games for all ages
- View from living room window
Guest Comments (43)
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Date last modified - November 27, 2009
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Dear Deb! Thank you for a great welcome and stay in Lisbon. Your guided tour was invaluable to get us started and your tip for take away roast chicken was delicious! We had a very relaxing stay which was exactly what we had hoped for. The apartment is very homey, comfortable and relaxing. We love its natural and tasteful decor and its location set within an idyllic Lisbon neighborhood of narrow picturesque streets is very unique and memorable. It is also perfectly located close to the Rossio and everything is easily accessible. Your knowledge of the area, history and architectural insights enriched our stay. You are very professional and hospitable and we would love to return some day. Perhaps we'll bring the children next time... many thanks -
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Dear Deb - We couldn't be more pleased with our stay at the Casa Travessa. From the convenient location to the local treasures (frango!, the market up the street, etc), we had such a great stay in Lisbon. Given that we were visiting during Thanksgiving, we could not have been more thankful for finding Casa Travessa and your generous hospitality! Obrigada!
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Dear Deb and Jordan - Comfortable in a word describes this apartment and this city. You have thought of everything. One really gets a feel for Lisboa while staying at Casa Travessa. Obrigada a lot!
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OK - THIS is what we came back to Lisbon for - a real place to stay in a real neighborhood. Makes all the difference in experiencing a city. Thanks for keeping this lovely apartment so lovely. We'll send friends your way.
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A wonderful retreat for our first holiday as a family. The location and apartment is great, fantastic view and comfort. We'll certainly return - a huge thank you for your hospitality and information.
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Once we got used to the climb, Casa Travessa's perfect location was clear. We could go anywhere from here! (Sintra on the train opposite the square, all over the city on the metro, Cascais from the Cais do sodré, and all over Alfama and the Bairro Alto on the 28 tram). The apartment was perfectly-sized for the two of us and we enjoyed the spots recommended on the restaurant street. (Solar was amazing, both for food and for ambiance.) It was also great to have Deb's entry-day neighborhood tour and the basic provisions, which got us through our jet lag bleariness. I love the light in the apartment! It was really bright and airy. Having all the electrical connections to the world made us feel really comfortable, including different kinds of music. Debbie's orientation and directions carried us through the week. We had a great time! Loved the bed and the fluffy towels! Thanks so much -
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Casa Travessa exceeded our expectations! Beach towels and cool bag a bonus for our trip to Carcavelos; a massive sandy beach with beautiful clear water and almost no one there. Pena Palace and Moorish Castle were well worth a day trip, and was something our abandoned children at home might well have enjoyed. Restaurants we have particularly enjoyed were the Lighthouse (O Farol) for extraordinarily good value lobster, crab and huge prawns and Buenos Aires for very tasty steak and delightful atmosphere. Very well equipped accommodation and extra touches make Casa Travessa a wonderful place to stay.
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Dear Deb & Jordan - Thank you for a lovely stay. We have especially enjoyed swimming, Sintra, sea otters at the Oceanarium and wandering the cobblestone streets. Kind regards -
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Thank you very much for looking after us on our stay here in Portugal. We look forward to recommending Lisbon and Casa da Travessa to our friends. Best wishes.
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WE'RE BACK! I send a heartfelt thanks to our saviours Deb and Jordan for so immediately offering us a "safe port in a storm." (These guests, like others, had to abandon a nightmare experience with a TravelingtoLisbon . com apartment -debk) Yes, we were prodigal visitors thinking our larger party could be content with "elsewhere" accommodation - We should never, repeat never, have questioned the reliability of Casa Travessa. Welcomed here yet and glad of the homeliness.