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True home feel in central Coimbra

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a variety of dishes and utensils.
A street with buildings, cars, and street signs.
A street with parked cars and a large tree in the center.
A dining area with a long table, four chairs, a vase, and two paintings on the walls.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Coimbra University
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Coimbra, Coimbra
  • Place, Praca da Republica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Church
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Coimbra University
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

True home feel in central Coimbra

The apartment is decorated with family antiques and contemporary furniture with a true home feel.

2 bedrooms each with a double bed (one smaller, 1,30m wide), sleeps up to 4 people.

Free street parking available at the building's door.

Direct railway and coach connections to the airports in Lisbon, Porto and Faro.

Fátima, Tomar, Aveiro, Figueira da Foz are just 40 min away while Bussaco is only 30 min away from the apartment. Alcobaça, Porto and Viseu are about 1h away.

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House Rules

Check in after 9:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 6:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3471318
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Coimbra

Located in Coimbra, this apartment is in the city centre. Caves Messias Winery and Buracas do Casmilo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve and Jardim da Manga. Museu da Ciência and Centro de Artes Visuais are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Coimbra, Coimbra

What's nearby

  • Praca da Republica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coimbra University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Cathedral of Coimbra - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Biblioteca Joanina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Coimbra Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Atenas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪100 Montaditos - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brunn's Coffee & Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar Jardim da AAC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪O Mirandez - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is True home feel in central Coimbra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at True home feel in central Coimbra?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at True home feel in central Coimbra?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at True home feel in central Coimbra?

Checkout is at 6:00 PM.

Where is True home feel in central Coimbra located?

Located in the heart of Coimbra, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Monastery of Celas, Praca da Republica and Jardim da Manga. CAV and Centro de Artes Visuais are also within 15 minutes. Coimbra Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment and attentive host.

Great apartment, lots of space, very well equipped and comfortable, felt like a home not just a rental holiday apartment. Jose was an excellent host, made sure we were comfortable and happy to offer advice and make bookings for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home with most Hospitality host

We love staying here!! It was so comfortable, good location, everything you need to make you feel like you were home away from home. Jose is a incredible host! We would stay here again and again. Muito Obrigado
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you so much, Nancy! You are lovely people. Looking forward your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jose is a friendly and engaging host, who did everything to see to our comfort. The apartment is well-appointed and equipped with everything you could want. Just like being in someone’s home. The location is near every service you could want, but is a bit of a walk to any real attractions, including up a steep hill. We loved staying in this apartment and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment with fantastic host

Excellent kitchen Generous pantry staples provided and welcome goodies like wine, port chocolate nuts, and fruit. Jose was very attentive. We found the walk down town was easy and to offset the walk back uphill in the heat, the buses were cheap and easy to use.. Thanks for a great stay Jose
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you Susan, it was a pleasure to have you here. We are eager to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Visit

Property is immaculate, very well equipped and beatifully furnished with authentic Portuguese furniture and decorationd.Location is ideal very near the centre and University and not far from the magnificent River Mondego with its riverside walks.The host couldn't have been more helpful and attentive with very useful advice for everything from wine to hairdressers. and eas and University
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Les M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely ALL the Comforts of Home

The apartment is beautifully and comfortably furnished. The owners are sophisticated and international but connected to Coimbra by birth and association. Generous, they are the perfect bridges between cultures. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Dear Les, it was an absolute pleasure to host you. We have no doubts about you being the quintessential perfect guest! Thank you for choosing to be with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kierin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Favorite things: Record player, various choices of music ranging from the awesome 80's to jazz and of course Portugese. The layout and flooring to the careful touches of design, was well thought out and cozy. The book collection was substantial and eclectic. The small but thoughtful touches were many from robes, to the coffee, the almond chocolates and the reservation for a beautiful and memorable night watching the Rainha Santa Isabel(Holy Queen Isabel) festival with the grand procession:) Thank you Jose, you and your kind wife made our stay very memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coimbra and More!

Jose is an incredible host. He is there with recommendations that I would not have thought of or known. A true gentlemen and a gracious host. The apartment is wonderful and a bottle of red and fruit provided as well. Thank you Jose! Abraços!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Thank you Lina, it was great to host you. All the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay Coimbra - home away from home

This property had everything from an extensive LP selection, beautiful artwork, and quality touches, to a welcoming decanter of port, chocolate nuts, and wine!. Well-equipped kitchen and laundry. Best of all is Jose, the host, a true gentleman. Nothing was too much trouble for him in helping us to enjoy our stay in Coimbra. We can't speak highly enough of him, from pre-arrival and throughout our stay. We really look forward to returning and enjoying this excellent home away from home. Thank you Jose
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Thank you dear Jean. Hope Luke is fully recovered by now and that your trip around Europe goes otherwise flawless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Going to Coimbra? - Stay here!!!

Of all the places my wife and I have been in Portugal this is by far one of the best we've stayed in yet! Jose, the owner, is a chill and extremely helpful/attentive host. Just based on him we'd give 5 stars. Now, let's talk about the place. Like other reviews we also enjoyed the port, wine and chocolates that were offered. We absolutely loved listening to the vast array of records. From the 80's to the Jazz greats, Jose's got em'. The place is super well appointed, spacious and close to all that Coimbra has to offer and within walking distance of restaurants, groceries, pharmacies and beautiful sites. We will be back to Coimbra in the next year and have every intention of staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thank you Robert, you are lovely people! Can't wait to have you back.
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10/10 Excellent

Joao A.

A home away from home.

We have found a gem in Coimbra. We come to visit our son,daughter-in-law and new granddaughter and happily have discovered a new home away from home to come to in Portugal. This was our third visit and are planning to always return. The owners are warm and welcoming hosts and have equipped the apartment with everything that one would need to make your stay comfortable. They are gracious hosts always willing to assist in any way possible and still giving you all the privacy that you need. You are located in a great neighborhood with easy street parking,nearby grocery store and nearby coffee shops such as the Venus Pastry Shop. The apartment is clean, bright,well maintained and beautifully appointed with wonderful antiques and paintings throughout. We cannot wait to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your constant kindness. In fact we have also found a gem when we met you, you are the guests anyone would dream to have! We look forward to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Everything you need

We (4 adults) stayed in this comfortable and well - equipped apartment for 10 days. The kitchen was the BEST in any apartment we have stayed in and the "vinyl" collection was amazing! The welcome pack was a kind extra on our host's part. Jose was the perfect host and pointed us in the direction of interesting places to visit and, also, to taste wine. Coimbra is a beautiful city with so many antiquities. It is also easy to reach larger places by the direct and fast train service. If we should visit Portugal again we would certainly return to this apartment and have no hesitation in recommending it to others. The only negative thing I have to say is that the bed in the second bedroom could be larger.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Dear Victoria and Michael, thank you for your flattering words!.It was a pleasure to host you and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and Welcoming!

The best part of our stay in Coimbra was Jose and his hospitality. He is a gracious host and a caring person. Communication with Jose was easy and he truly wants his guests to enjoy their time in Coimbra. He offered many helpful suggestions for restaurants and the best sights to see. He also knows where to go to find Portuguese hand painted ceramic swallows! We were able to spend time walking around the city and to drive out of the city for other places to see. At the end of the day it was nice to come home to a comfortable “home away from home”. Everything we needed was in the house for preparing small meals. The washing machine was very important to us because we had been traveling for a few weeks. This was definitely a good find!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treated like a guest!

If you are lucky enough to be in Coimbra and lucky enough to stay in this apartment you are lucky enough. Everything you could need and more. At the end of the day you do not say let’s go back to the hotel or the apartment. You say let’s go home. And that would be enough for 5 stars. But the best is Jose! If you were a good friend visiting I doubt he would be more helpful. He gracious and generous of spirit, sharing information and his time. He genuinely cares that you have the best time possible in his city and country. A very lucky find for us! Obrigada, Jose!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Thank you dearly, Wendy. You two are very special, hope to see you very soon (in either side of the pond).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a wonderful 12 days in a cosy, welcoming apartment with marvellous, attentive host

I rented this apartment to be with my daughter who has been living here. She was heavily pregnant; her room where she lives was being renovated with a delay, so unexpectedly she joined me. Our wonderful, kind, thoughtful host Jose welcomed both of us. The apartment is in a quiet neighbourhood near the university and with a nice local restaurant, Arco, and decent supermarket nearby. The apartment is beautifully renovated and decorated, with charming traditional-style inlaid wooden furniture, beautiful sheets, great wifi and tv channels, attractive paintings, a very comfy sofa and chairs, dining room, and a cute,well-equipped kitchen. The bathtub was very nice to have. We walked to the downtown several times and also took Ubers, which are not expensive by UK standards. Unforgettable and memorable. We will not forget our host's kindness and considerateness. I hope to rent this apt again some day.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2025
Dear Helen, it was my pleasure to host you and look forward the next time! Thank you for your kind words and for pointing out how centrally located the apartment is and how inexpensive it is to use taxi/Uber to move around town. All the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coimbra for 10 days

This property is exactly as described. All your needs from pots to hair dryer are there, just walk in and use it. We used Coimbra as a base for touring the area and it works well. Nothing is further than 1 1/2 to 2 hours away, Porto airport, the coast, the inland towns. The town traffic is like many other European cities, somewhat confusing. GPS is helpful. The owner of the apartment lives nearby and is the best host one could wish for. He gave us map information and local restaurant, grocery store information long before we arrived. Once there he was truly helpful with any information we needed about northern Portugal. He is fluent in English and I am sure in other languages as well. He was in contact almost daily either by phone or by dropping by and advised us on our touring decisions, restaurants etc.(and he found us some excellent restaurants) He is very helpful without being intrusive. Maybe it was because he was on vacation himself while we there (August), but I am sure he will be just as helpful at any other time. Coimbra itself is a university and a working town so is not a tourist town per se (although it has some attractive features) but for our 10 day stay it worked well (with the excellent help from Jose!)
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Thanks for your flattering words, Ian! Glad you enjoyed the apartment, hope to have the opportunity of hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine ruhige, sehr gemütliche, liebevoll eingerichtete Wohnung, Küche komplett ausgestattet. Alles sehr sauber. Das Bett im zweiten Schlafzimmer ist etwas kurz.José ist ein sehr aufmerksamer und hilfsbereiter Vermieter, vielen Dank nochmal für die Tipps, die unseren Urlaub gekrönt haben.Jederzeit wieder
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schön gelegene, gemütliche Wohnung

Die Wohnung ist gross, vom Vermieter sehr persönlich eingerichtet und sehr gut ausgestattet. Sie liegt in einem ruhigen Wohnviertel. Ganz in der Nähe gibt es viele Geschäfte, einschliesslich Bio-Supermarkt, in denen man alles für den täglichen Bedarf findet. José, der Vermieter, ist ausgesprochen aufmerksam, hilfsbereit und herzlich. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können diese Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2023
Thank you so much Susanne and Beat.You were the absolute perfect guests! Hope to see you again, soon, Jose.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like home

I can't say enough good things about both the property and the host, Jose. The apartment was very comfortable, well maintained and fully stocked with everything you might need. Jose, the host, was so kind and helpful. He had suggestions for sights to see and places to eat. Anything we needed help with he was willing and happy to assist. The location was convenient to everything including cafes, restaurants, the old city, and the University.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Thank you for your kind words, Alison. It was a real pleasure to host you: we can't wait to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Di Tornai

Impressive apartment , well provisioned

Jose Our stay was brilliant, the apartment perfectly presented and your assistance most welcome. With shopping, including supermarket and patisserie, at a 3 minute walk was extremely convenient. Street parking easy all week. We intend to revisit Coimbra as there is still much to see. Thank you for making our initial visit very enjoyable. Di, David and Steven
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely words. It was and will be a pleasure to welcome you in your next visit to Coimbra! Jose
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy E.

stylish, comfortable and welcoming!

This is an exceptionally well presented apartment with everything that a holiday maker could ask for! I really appreciated the attention paid to little details such as beautiful linen, antique furniture, well equipped kitchen and lovely styling of the rooms. It is more a home from home than a bland holiday rental. Jose's knowledge of what to see in Coimbra, where to eat, ect was invaluable and he was a welcoming and well informed host. The apartment is not in the centre of Coimbra but in a leafy suburb with good bus links direct to the station, and it is only a twenty minute walk into town. There is a row of excellent local shops for fresh food, and cafes serving cakes and light meals. Coimbra hills are steep so getting to know the bus routes proved useful although taxi fares are not expensive. Coimbra is a fascinating city, even more so when outside of the main tourist area, and we found plenty of small traditional restaurants. A short walk down the hill is the delightful Quim Dos Ossos, with simple basic meaty food! After a busy day we really appreciated the peace and quiet of the apartment. I would highly recommend this place, it is very spacious for two people and can easily accomodate four. Thank you very much Jose for making our holiday so special!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your flattering words, Lucy! It was a real pleasure to host you. Allow me to correct you regarding the location: it is in the center of Coimbra but not downtown (which is 10 minutes walking downhill).
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy E.

stylish, and welcoming!

This is an exceptionally well presented apartment with everything that a holiday maker could ask for! I really appreciated the attention paid to little details such as beautiful linen, antique furniture, well equipped kitchen and lovely styling of the rooms. Jose's knowledge of what to see in Coimbra, where to eat, ect was invaluable. The apartment is not in the centre of Coimbra but in a leafy suburb with good bus links and it is only a twenty minute walk into town. There is a row of excellent local shops for fresh food, and cafes serving cakes and light meals. Coimbra is a fascinating city, even more so when outside of the main tourist area, and we found plenty of small traditional restaurants. I would highly recommend this place, it is very spacious for two people and can easily accomodate four. Thank you very much Jose for making our holiday so special!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your flattering words, Lucy! It was a real pleasure to host you. Allow me to correct you regarding the location: it is in the center of Coimbra but not downtown (which is 10 minutes walking downhill).
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10/10 Excellent

richard l.

A smart comfortable apartment easy reach of city.

Completely and adequately furnished, spotlessly clean and with easy access to over 30 restaurants. The owner, who lives downstairs, provided exemplary care and attention. The Skype conversation with him beforehand was very useful and reassuring. I would strongly recommend this property to anyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Excellent appartement, très bien situé, lumineux, silencieux, confortable, bien équipé.

Séjour à Coimbra du 30 mai au 6 juin 2017. Séniors français. Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine à Coimbra dans ce bel appartement très très bien équipé, spacieux, confortable ; un lieu où l'on aime rentrer après une journée de visites. Bien que situé dans le centre, près des commerces, aucun bruit ne vous dérange et vous garez votre véhicule sans difficulté. A cela, il faut ajouter l' extrême gentillesse de José, le propriétaire. Nous avons vraiment apprécié son accueil chaleureux avec déjà des petits cadeaux de bienvenue, son souci de rendre notre séjour riche et agréable. Il anticipe vos questionnements et vous propose avec élégance une aide discrète mais efficace pour vos projets. Ajoutons qu'il est ouvert à tout sujet de conversation dans un français très compréhensible. Un vrai bonheur cette semaine à Coimbra, tant par la richesse touristique de la ville et de ses environs que par le séjour chez José. Nous recommandons sans réserve cette location! Robert, Josiane et Chantal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Great apartment! Great host!

It was a very nice apartment in a quiet, attractive neighbourhood. Comfortable and easy to settle in to, it had everything we wanted or needed and was tastefully decorated with some beautiful antique furniture. It was in a good location for exploring Coimbra and other points of interest in the area. Jose, our host, was very helpful. He had offered advice when we were planning our trip and gave us some good suggestions. He spent time introducing us to the apartment and gave us guidance as to how to best organize our time to take in all the sights. He also provided some unexpected extras - wine, port, fruit, supplies, as well as some favorite Portuguese treats that were all greatly appreciated. Jose treated us like guests in his own home. He was genuinely pleased that we had enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Dear Elizabeth and David, thank you for your kindness. It was a real pleasure to host you! We hope to have you back soon!

About the host

Hosted by Jose

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I'm a university professor, born originally in Coimbra. Having lived in this town for the last 4 decades, the more I travel around the whole world more I'm in love with my hometown.

Why they chose this property

In the heart of town, no need to commute and it is even possible to go home for your lunch break! Besides, it has a beautiful garden and the whole building has been redone recently.

What makes this property unique

One apartment per floor, very quiet, large rooms, excellent overall conditions.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese
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