Views from the Terrace - Casa Joaquina - Lisbon Holiday Rental Home

Casa Joaquina - Lisbon Vacation Home

3 bedroom, 1.75 bath (sleeps 5-6)

Living Room with Arraiolos Rug

Casa Joaquina (aka Casa Yalena) was featured on the FINE LIVING channel's

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Floor Plan & Availability Calendar, below

Perched above the Praça dos Restauradores, this beautifully restored 19th-century holiday home is perfectly located in the heart of historic Lisbon.

With its marble, granite and cork floors, large rooftop garden terrace and inviting leather couches, Casa Joaquina is the perfect base for exploring Lisbon's past... or just relaxing on the terrace with a nice, cold glass of Vinho Verde.

The corner fruit markets and cafés tempt you to set aside your guidebook and spend a day or two enjoying Lisbon like the locals -- sipping coffee and people watching -- while the nearby public pool, reachable only via a maze of 18th century outdoor staircases, provides yet another welcome respite (€3.50/hour, closed August).

For more details and photos of our Historic Preservation neighborhood, please review our Lisbon Neighborhood Introduction & Map.

Leaving the house, it's an 8 minute walk down to the Rossio, the "Boardwalk" of the Portuguese version of Monopoly. Or grab our beach towels and cooler and head for the beach. Not beach weather? Visit the Gulbenkian Museum, Belém, Oceanarium, Zoo...

For information on current Lisbon activities, check out our Links and Blog.

Standard Amenities - Lisbon Holiday Rentals

Orientation Tour: from the local grocer to an overview of the Baixa, this introduction quickly became a guest favorite!
Welcome Basket: bottle of Portuguese wine, coffee, teas, orange juice, the very popular "Montequeijo" cheese, fresh fruit, real butter and freshly-baked breads

Pre-Arrival Grocery Shopping: If you wish, we can pick-up a few of your favorite staples. No charge for delivery. Please ask for details.

Babysitting?: 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 cellphone

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: 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 threadcount sheets; soft, fluffy towels

Complimentary toiletries, hairdryer in each bathroom

Port-a-crib, high-chair and outlet protecters available upon request

VisitingPortugal Tourist Book: customized walking tours, suggested itineraries and restaurants, kid-friendly ideas, emergency information including extensive list of English-speaking doctors

Extra Casa Joaquina Amenities

Rooftop Garden Terrace with gas BBQ and large outdoor eating area (275 square feet; 25 square meters)

Sports Equipment: basketball, soccerball, beach towels, cooler and icepacks

Natural gas Central Heat

Sleeping Arrangements: one queen bed, one double bed and one twin trundle bed (see floorplan, below)

No Pets. No Smoking. No Handicap Access.

Please note that the house is located at the top of a small hill and has interior stairs. As such, it is not recommended for people with limited mobility.