Meet Joan
Cultured, Helpful, Friendly
Super friendly, kind and love meeting people from every corner of the world. Born in Ireland and English speaking. Myself and my husband absolutely adore Portugal for it's people and the sunshine :)
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Extreme sports, Cooking, Nature
Hosting guests since
2010
Response Rate
92%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are a mature couple that live in a 4 bedroom apartment in the beautiful Belém.
Our spacious apartment is on the 5th floor with elevator and has excellent sun exposure with fabulous views of the river from the balcony. It is located in an area within walking distance to the famous Belém Tower, Jeronimos Monastery and Pastéis de Belém which sells the best traditional custard pies "Pastel de Nata" . There are also plenty of parks such as Adjuda Botanical Gardens which has stunning views and is just 5 minutes walk from the apartment. There are numerous cafes and restaurants to enjoy the laid back Portuguese way of life
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our apartment is in the historic and fascinating area of Belem, 5km southwest of the city centre and a 20 minute drive from the airport.
This neighbourhood is located at the mouth of the River Tagus, it is packed with monuments, museums and many of Lisbon's "must see" spots. Belem was the launching point for many sea voyages during Portugal's Age of Discovery. Beautiful views can be enjoyed of Belem Tower from the our balcony and the surrounding area.
The bus stop is directly outside the door and there are lots of bus options using this stop. Cais de Sodre can be reached in 20 minutes and there is a direct train line from Belem station to the famous seaside resort of Cascais passing the beautiful golden sands beach of Carcavelos.
"Continente" supermarket/bakery is just a one minute walk, (97m) open 7 days a week 8.30-21.00 also has lovely breakfast options. El Corte Ingles supermarket is 5 minutes walk (400M) all local amenities are very close by and plenty of restaurants to visit.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Beach
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Water sports
- Restaurant
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Check out:11am
Check in: After 3pm
Please keep noise to minimum after 10pm
Feel free to use the kitchen and do clean up after yourself please
Overnights guests not allowed, visiting guests only by prior consent
No pets allowed
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
2 Reviews
July 2023
Easy and nice Stay! Had a great time over there! Little bit loud from the outside, but my sleep isnt that deep. Joan and her husband are really friendly and helpful, also the two other roommates! Thanks for the nice holidays!
Host reply
Thanks Janina, so happy you had a good holiday in Belém. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope you will return soon :)
June 2023
Excellent! Place was clean, good quiet neighborhood not far from the metro. There is a small grocery store nearby and several restaurants too. Joan is a great host who genuinely seems to care about her guests.
Excellente! O apartamento estava limpo, a vizinhanca estave bem sossegada, nao longe do metro. Existe um mercado perto e varios restaurantes tambem! Joan e um otima anfitria que realmente parece se importar com seus convidados.Host reply
Thanks so much Jason :)
It was a pleasure hosting you and I loved spending time chatting to you. I hope you will come back to visit soon!
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