Golden Shoal
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 4 beds
1 bathroom
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Straddling the Alfama and Baxia neighbourhoods, Golden Shoal has oodles of character. Its building, typical to the area, boasts tonnes of its original structure. You’ll be swooning over the Gaiola Pombalina beams, preserved tiles in the entrance and the building’s original mailboxes. This all makes the hike up the sixty-eight steps to the fourth-floor worth it – there’s no lift! The minimal decoration and high ceilings in the dining area create a calm atmosphere for socialising, with plenty of natural light from the large windows and balcony.
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What to expect
Highlights
The high ceiling above the dining table
The original Gaiola Pombalina beams
This mirror made from an antique door
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Home truths
The wi-fi isn’t as strong as we’d like and sometimes it fails
There are only two bedrooms, so the fifth guest will have to sleep on the single ottoman bed in the communal area
The second bedroom is a mezzanine that can get a bit warm in the summer
This building doesn’t have a lift and the home has some stairs inside, so it won't be accessible for everyone
There’s not much storage in either of the bedrooms
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Balcony
TV
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
Ironing board
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 4 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Baixa
Lisbon’s most central area, Baixa is brimming with distinctively Portuguese charm and history. With the city’s traditional ‘calçada portuguesa’ – the intricately patterned cobblestone that makes up most pedestrian pavements – underfoot, walk through colourful streets flanked by grand Neoclassical buildings. In contrast to the narrow lanes of Chiado and Alfama, the avenues here are wide and somewhat uniform, forming a grid-like network filled with restaurants, bars and shops. Praça...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Have brunch at Basílio
A cousin of the renowned I Love Nicolau Cafe, Basílio sits on the border of Baixa and Alfama and serves up delicious brunch in a beautiful setting.
Have dinner at Martinho da Arcada
This is the oldest restaurant in town, founded back in 1782. It was frequented by Portuguese writers, politicians, and artists throughout history and it's still going strong today.
Buy freshly grown produce at Prado Mercearia
Inspired by the early 20th-Century traditional grocery stores, Prado Mercearia is the most photogenic grocery store you'll see in Lisbon.
Visit Praça do Comércio
Praça do Comércio is the former Royal Palace - it's the largest square in Lisbon where international trade and dangerous expeditions used to begin.
Listen to genuine Fado music at Casa de Linhares
Fado singing can be traced back to the 1820s. Enjoy its intense and passionate tones in the remains of an eighteenth-century building that once belonged to the Counts of Linhares.
Try Portuguese wines at Viniportugal
Conveniently located near Praça do Comércio – in the place where the old Royal Palace once stood – this fantastic wine shop offers over one thousand different wines.
Enjoy a secret view from Miradouro do Recolhimiento
A hidden viewpoint with a small children's park where you can hide from the busy streets around the Castle.
Discover Portuguese literature at Casa dos Bicos
Built in 1523, this home was dubbed Casa dos Bicos (House of the beaks) because of its unique architecture. Today homes the José Saramago Foundation dedicated to literature.
Enjoy freshly made croissants at Fabrica Lisboa
This cosy Baixa cafe is a great place to enjoy the finest pastries and watch the world go by.
Enjoy the stunning view at Miradouro de Santa Luzia
One of Lisbon's many viewpoints that offer stunning views of the old centre, Santa Luzia is famous for it’s azulejo blue and white tiles and trailing purple bougainvillaea.
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Not suitable for infants under age 1
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 4, steps only
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Rita
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Rita is responsible for the majority of check-ins. Whenever she travels, she looks for places with a personal touch – Rita loves to feel at home and cared for. This is her attitude when it comes to hosting guests in her own apartment, and it shows.
Registration or licence number: 40843/AL.
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