Casa do Poeta

Location, parking nearby, spacious, friendly host, clean

Bed was way too hard and a new showerhead would be good

I was so fortunate to book this property. The owners were fabulous about keeping in touch before I left the US and while I was in Portugal leading up to this visit and during my stay. They shared many tips on places to see, things to eat, etc. I'm a history buff and the apartment shares a wall with the birthplace of legendary Setubal and subversive poet and writer Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage, which serves as a museum to his works and also as an archive of photographer Americo Ribeiro. It's a 5-minute walk to the famous choco frito restaurants. Maybe 10 to Praca Bocage, the place for visitors. It's 15 minutes tops to get to Marcado Livramento -- one of the greatest public markets on earth. The ferry to Troia is very close, as is the entire old town. The unit even comes with free parking if you can nab a spot at the next door church square. Bed was comfy, AC worked well, kitchen facilities were top notch and shower had endless hot water. The neighborhood looks a bit dodgy with graffiti. Don't be put off. The town is transforming and every other building is being renovated. But I never heard noise from construction during the day our bars and night. Setubal is a gem and this apt is in a vibrant location. You are footsteps from an overlook of the entire waterfront, with a warm, locals bar-restaurant serving it. There are lots of small, free or low admission museums. The restaurants are amazing and if you find a locals place, you may get a 5-course fresh seafood meal with wine for under 15 euros including tip. The architecture is stunning. This is the real Portugal. And you are less than an hour's train ride or drive from Lisbon's large airport. I could have stayed a week or a month at this property. It is footsteps from a grand arch that leads to the main drag into the fascinating old town. Just below the hill is the region's main boulevard -- Avenida Luisa Todi -- and all of its parks and amenities.

The only demerit in a sea of positives was the tiny liquid soap dispenser in the bathroom. Even unique, family-owned properties have figured out it's good hosting to have a large bottle of shampoo/bodywash mounted in the shower and a full bottle of hand soap in the bathroom sink. On arrival, there was one dispenser, basically out of soap, by the sink. This may have been an oversight by the cleaning crew -- but it forced me to waste 40 minutes walking to a grocery, waiting in checkout line and walking back...just to have soap and shampoo.

Absolutely fantastic stay. Very helpful host and a great location. Super clean and comfortable.

No negatives with this one!

What an amazing apartment! So we'll situated 15 min walk to the bus station and 10 min to the centre of town..our host was so helpful making entry into the apartment easy and hassle free.. I highly recommend this apartment if you are thinking of visiting Setubal!

Location is good. I even found street parking. The apartment is spacious for one person. Wuite comfortable.

The shower head is in a dire need of replacement. The equipment is quite basic. There is a washer, but no detergent capsule supplied (though there is one for the dish washer).

Very clean and cozy inside of a very tipical area of Setúbal, close to the old town! Very nice stay for me, well equiped and easy to find!

The property was very clean. The bed was extremely comfortable and the host very thoughtful and helpful too. I would recommend staying here. A resounding 10/10

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