Where do I start? In short, this was a great and unique stay. Simple and clear.
If you are into “alternative livings” and are curious about trying a boat, Cararina and Nuno’s sailing boat will be the perfect experience for you.
I stayed a total of 14 days, long enough to truly understand the pros and cons about this stay.
Pros: the location is great and safe. Full of restaurants along the river, shopping mall, services etc. you won’t need to take a taxi to access any of these things. Also, the boat is docked in a very safe marina with 24/7 assistance and security (from what I understood). We never locked the boat and never felt unsafe. The overall experience felt like being on holiday while still living in central Lisbon.
Possible cons: the toilets and showers are a few meters away from the boat. You can use the built in composting toilet in the boat but the marina shared bathroom is much more comfortable and fairly clean; there are not many residents who use those showers from what I could notice. So the overall living experience feels a bit like “glamping”, which is great if you come prepared.
The hosts were lovely: they let us drop the luggage earlier than check in time, were helpful throughtout the entire stay and even took us sailing once. Could not ask for more.
If you are not seeking a 5 start hotel experience and want to experience something truly unique at a bargain price, don’t think twice about renting Catarina’s boat.
We will be back for sure.
Thanks for everything guys!