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The advantages of booking direct

The booking apps take a cut and add a markup. Book with us directly and that value comes back to you — a better price, more flexibility, and a warmer welcome.

The same apartment, three ways to book

OTA prices include the commission and markup they add. Our direct price doesn’t — so it’s simply lower. (Illustrative example for a typical night.)

Direct price

€130/night

Best price guaranteed — found it cheaper? we'll match it.

Direct vs. the apps

What you get when you book direct

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Lowest price
Free flexible cancellation
Welcome cheese & wine
Talk to the team directly
No booking fees
Web-exclusive perks

Every direct booking includes

More than a better price

Best rate, guaranteed

Our direct rate is always lower than the OTAs — find it cheaper and we’ll match it.

Free, flexible cancellation

Choose a flexible rate to keep the freedom to change or cancel your stay.

A welcome cheese & wine

Arrive to a bottle of Portuguese wine and a local cheese board, on us.

Talk to a real person

No call centres — you deal directly with the team who runs your stay.

Web-exclusive perks

Discounts and extras you won’t find on Booking.com or Airbnb.

No booking fees

What you see is what you pay — no surprise service charges at checkout.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

The honest detail behind booking direct — price, cancellation and what's included.

When and how do I pay for my stay?

It depends on the rate you choose at booking: Free-cancellation (Flexible) rate — we take the first night as a deposit when you book, and you settle the balance at check-in. Best-price (Non-Refundable) rate — the full amount is charged today, in exchange for our lowest direct price. This rate is only offered when your arrival is 21+ days away, and it can't be changed, cancelled or refunded. Either way, you'll see exactly what's due today and what's due at the property, itemised, before you confirm. Payments are handled securely through Stripe.

How much is charged today when I book?

On the free-cancellation rate, we charge the first night as your deposit today; the rest is paid at check-in. On the best-price non-refundable rate, the full amount is charged today. The Lisbon city tax follows the same logic — the portion for the nights you pay online now is collected online, and any remainder is settled at the property, so there's never a surprise amount left to collect. You'll see the exact 'due today' figure before you confirm.

What is your cancellation policy?

It depends on the rate you booked — you choose which one suits you at booking, and you'll see the exact terms before you pay: - Free cancellation (Flexible): cancel free of charge up to the deadline shown for your stay — up to 5 days before check-in for the Suites, up to 14 days before arrival for the Apartments. We take the first night as a deposit at booking and settle the balance at check-in. Any charge for a late cancellation or no-show is always shown before you book. - Best price (Non-Refundable): our lowest direct rate, paid in full today. It can't be changed, cancelled or refunded — that's the trade-off for the best price. It's only offered when your check-in is at least 21 days away. Booked through Airbnb, Booking.com or another platform? Their own cancellation terms apply — please manage those bookings through the platform you used.

What's the difference between the Flexible and Non-Refundable rates?

The Flexible rate is about peace of mind: cancel free of charge up to the deadline shown at booking, pay just the first night as a deposit today, and settle the balance at check-in. The Non-Refundable rate is our lowest direct price — paid in full today, with no changes, cancellations or refunds. That's the trade-off for the best price, and it only appears when your check-in is at least 21 days away. Both include 6% VAT; Lisbon city tax is the only separate item.

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