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Charming cottage inside Óbidos castle

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Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage inside Óbidos castle

Very cozy little house located inside Óbidos castle walls. In a quiet street but within walking distance of the bustling Main Street, where there are cafes, restaurants, typical good stores and the bars where the famous Ginjinha d'Obidos is served.
The house has two floors and is equipped with all amenities, including free Wi-Fi network.
In the ground floor there are the kitchen and the living room with sofa bed for two, and a cable TV. On the 1st floor there are two bedrooms, one with double bed and the other with twin beds and one full bathroom. Bed linen and towels are included.
Visit us throughout the year enjoying all the events happening in Óbidos: the Holy Week, the International Chocolate Festival, the Medieval Market (in July), Folio (a literary event) and Óbidos Christmas village (December).

Property manager

Gabriela Martins

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 8005/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amorous House Inside the Walls of the Castle of Óbidos Villa
Amorous House Inside the Walls of the Castle of Óbidos Obidos

About the area

Map
Óbidos, Leiria District

What's nearby

  • Vila Natal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Obidos Castle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Foz do Arelho Beach - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 18 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Caldas Da Rainha Station - 13 min drive
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arcus Pastelaria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Avocado Caffe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria d'Avó de Adélia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Adega do Ramada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafetaria da Moura - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage inside Óbidos castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage inside Óbidos castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage inside Óbidos castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage inside Óbidos castle located?

Located in the heart of Obidos, this holiday home is steps away from Óbidos Organic Market, Municipal Museum and Igreja de Santa Maria. Church of Saint Peter and Castelo, Walls & Aqueduct are also within 5 minutes.

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Charming cottage inside Óbidos castle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommend this sweet cottage. Great location, authentic, and efficient design. Easy access from outside the castle walls.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

EXCELLENT - ALL AROUND

Great communication from the host Gabriela. Very clean and quaint home inside the walled city - a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham F.

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

Could not have been more perfect!

This spacious impeccably clean and fully equipped cottage is a perfect oasis located on a quiet side lane of Obidos, which during the day is crowded with tourists. The picturesque rental offers the perfect antidote to the daily crowds by providing a wonderful opportunity to experience the town before and after business hours, or offering a comfortable base to explore nearby towns and the surrounding countryside. It really is a home away from home and as soon as we entered the place we wished we were staying more than 1 night. The rental provided us with a most memorable stay, thank you Maria! Cynthia and Graham (Vancouver, Canada)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Adorable home in beautiful walled town

Our host was extremely friendly and helpful, and patiently resent parking and arrival instructions after my VRBO app stopped working. The house was very clean, with a well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. Beds were comfortable. Location is quiet and pretty. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cristina S.

Fantastic place to stay in Obidos! Great location, amazing host

A great place to stay, nice house, excellent location, easy access to all main attractions in Obidos. The host, Gabriela, warm, attentive, helpful, welcoming, kind. She made us feel as though we were home with long time friends. I will absolutely recommend staying at Casa da Travessa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

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

Fabulous in Obidos

😀
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

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

One night stay inside the castle walls

Pleasant experience! Nice cottage. Only downside was the walk up the hill on the cobblestones pulling suitcases. But no broken wheels, so it was a success!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ I.

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

Loved it!

Perfect place to end our trip to Portugal on! Wish we had more time there. We were grateful to have the opportunity to experience Obidos at its quietest; and thankful the church bells do no begin ringing until 9 am. :) The beds were very comfortable and the cottage is very well appointed. A magical place- loved every minute!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host Gabriel is outstanding and very responsive as well gave us tips on parking. The charming and quaint cottage is inside Obidos castle. It’s a picturesque town and you can walk around and get spectacular views. We enjoyed the Capinha bakery especially their coconut orange and sweet potato raisin cookies. They bake delicious brioche bread as well. The Filligree museum was very interesting too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Madeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Short stay

We had a great start. I mistakenly booked the wrong date and the host quickly accommodated. Unfortunately after our stay it was the complete opposite. The host has made false accusations albeit this is unclear because of the language differences and this is currently under investigation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cristina C.

Lovely cottage in Obidos

Lovely cottage in the heart of medieval Obidos. It was very clean, quiet, and bright. The kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed. The owner - Gabriela - was extremely thoughtful. She anticipated all of our needs (i.e. had purchased snacks and a liter of milk for breakfast for the first morning, and arranged for a taxi to assist us during our stay). She was an absolutely wonderful host! I would highly recommend staying here. Obidos has a rich history - there is a lot to see and do! Taxi driver (Candido) was also very helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Melanie A.

Lack of communication

Although the accommodation was beautiful and the location is very charming, the lack of communication from the homeowner made for a bad experience. From the beginning I asked if there was parking infront of the house because I had a relative with a disability coming in and I am aware that Obidos is filled with steep hills. I was told yes, however the parking was outside the town. We had to carry my 67 year old aunt inside the house. From my 5 years experience of renting through home away, as soon as I book the accommodation, the owner always sends me an email of what's expected to happen and house rules. They also tell me where they hide the keys so I can come in as late as I please. I did not get this with the homeowner I felt like I had to nag her for responses. Even then, she would tell me "let's take care of it later". While I was in Portugal, there was no communication until the day of. I had no internet so I did not receive any of the homeowner's messages. I texted her around 8:50pm letting her know I was going to have dinner and that I was 30 minutes away...to which her response was "you have until 10pm to retrieve your keys." I understand that her accommodation isn't a hotel, however I did purchase a night and didn't feel it was appropriate for me to have a curfew. This relationship was a business one, not a personal one where I am told when I should come in, especially 1 hour before. What would have happened if I hadn't texted her? In turn, I was not able to have dinner until 11pm, at a fast food burger joint. She also did not communicate with me that she needed to do a check in process...a legal requirement in Portugal that I never heard of before. Although the homeowner is very friendly and the house is beautiful, I would never book to stay here again and wouldn't recommend it to any of my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

heather M.

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

Charming Home

We had a great stay in this magical town despite the rain. I would recommend this home and stay again if we have an opportunity to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Could not be better

The property was in a wonderful location and immaculate. Gabriela provided lovely amenities and was extraordinary in her communications. Never having been there, she anticipated many details for us including precise directions to this walled city and parking. Her welcome was truly warm! If going to Obidos, you definitely want to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

antónio g.

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

Obidos

Todo perfecto, muy agradable, los propietarios extremadamente simpáticos. No podría ser mejor... Volveremos seguramente ....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great location in a wonderful village

The owner, Gabriella is wonderful! She cares very much that her guests are happy. The home has everything you’d need and is charming. Obidos is a very old town and the home is also old, but fully functional. It has the fastest internet I’ve ever had in Europe! Lots of great places to eat and all within the walls. Two big grocery stores are a 10 minute walk away. Thank you Gabriella!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rick M., Bainbridge Isand

Casa da Travessa in Óbidos

My wife and I absolutely loved Gabriela's place. Spacious, comfortable, and well-situated. Don't pass up a chance to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mário D.

Muito acolhedora!

A Casa da Travessa é confortável e muito bem localizada. Gabriela, extremamente simpática e incrivelmente atenciosa!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Per-Magnus P.

Fantastic

Awsome house in wonderful village! Everything as described and owner, Gabriela, was always available for tips and suggestions for activities. Our stay couldn't have been better and we would happily come back. Portugal is very friendly!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Kris N.

Poor Communication

We did not receive a message from Gabriela until 12:00pm the day of the rental and when I asked for directions to the property she did not provide them, even when I asked twice for the information over a span of the hours 1200-1500. We visited the tourist haven of Obidos and quickly left due to the hoards of tourist buses and crowds. We had a flight to catch back home the following morning so opted for another night stay at a hotel in Lisbon instead. I can't comment on the property however the communication from Gabriela was lacking the information we asked, namely the address so we could reach the location to check-in!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan W.

on est à l'aise

Une maison agréable en plein centre de Obidos. Si, en journée, on peut craindre la foule des touristes, on a la ville pour soi en matinée et fin de journée. Une occasion de retrouver la ville comme elle était. La maison est propre et la proprio super sympa! Il y a de la place pour 3 personnes. Accès en voiture possible, mais délicat vu l’étroitesse des ruelles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monique et Jean L.

Magnifique séjour

Les 4 jours passés à Obidos ont été trés agréables,le village est magnifique.L'acceuil de Gabriela a été parfait ,elle est une hôtesse de premier choix! Nous recommandons vivement le séjour dans sa maison au coeur du village. Monique et Jean Lautendeau de Montreal. ( du 9 au 13 juin 2016)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt

Wir hatten einen ganz tollen Aufenthalt in Gabriela's Haus, welches ganz entzückend aussieht, deswegen machen auch täglich viele Touristen Fotos davon. Das Haus ist absolut zentral gelegen, ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir aber Gabriela's Gastfreundschaft! Sie war so lieb, uns bei unserer Ankunft an einem Treffpunkt abzuholen und uns zum Haus zu geleiten. Und bei jedem Anliegen war sie überaus hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Wir können die Casa da Travessa daher wärmstens empfehlen, um die auch bezaubernde mittelalterliche Stadt Obidos und dessen Umgebung zu erkunden. Gabriela wünschen alles Gute. Viele Grüße Frieder & Mandy aus Deutschland
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Ein wunderbater Aufenthalt

Wir hatten einen ganz tollen Aufenthalt in Gabriela's Haus, welches ganz entzückend aussieht (deswegen machen auch täglich viele Touristen Fotos davon). Das Haus ist absolut zentral gelegen, ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir aber Gabriela's Gastfreundschaft! Sie war so lieb, uns bei unserer Ankunft an einem Treffpunkt abzuholen und uns zum Haus zu geleiten. Und bei jedem Anliegen war sie überaus hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Wir können die Casa da Travessa daher wärmstens empfehlen, um die auch bezaubernde mittelalterliche Stadt Obidos und dessen Umgebung zu erkunden. Gabriela wünschen alles Gute. Viele Grüße Frieder & Mandy aus Deutschland
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Absolutly recomandable

We had a absolutly wunderful stay in Gabriela's house. The house looks so nice that a lit of tourists tool pictures of it :-) It is very cosy, everything needed is there, it is well located and Gabriela is the best host you can imagine. She is so friendly and helpful in every case. We absolutly recomand the casa da travessa for a stay in the beautiful city Obidos. Best wishes Frieder & Mandy from Germany
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016