 "Dear Deb! Thank you for a great welcome and stay in Lisbon. Your guided tour was invaluable to get us started and your tip for take away roast chicken was delicious! We had a very relaxing stay which was exactly what we had hoped for. The apartment is very homey, comfortable and relaxing. We love its natural and tasteful decor and its location set within an idyllic Lisbon neighborhood of narrow picturesque streets is very unique and memorable. It is also perfectly located close to the Rossio and everything is easily accessible. Your knowledge of the area, history and architectural insights enriched our stay. You are very professional and hospitable and we would love to return some day. Perhaps we'll bring the children next time... many thanks -" - Derek and Amy, Dublin, Ireland, 12/26/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb - We couldn't be more pleased with our stay at the Casa Travessa. From the convenient location to the local treasures (frango!, the market up the street, etc), we had such a great stay in Lisbon. Given that we were visiting during Thanksgiving, we could not have been more thankful for finding Casa Travessa and your generous hospitality! Obrigada!" - Chelsea and Carolyn, NYC, NY, USA, 11/29/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb and Jordan - Comfortable in a word describes this apartment and this city. You have thought of everything. One really gets a feel for Lisboa while staying at Casa Travessa. Obrigada a lot!" - Ruth Shuster, Berkley, CA, USA, 11/25/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"OK - THIS is what we came back to Lisbon for - a real place to stay in a real neighborhood. Makes all the difference in experiencing a city. Thanks for keeping this lovely apartment so lovely. We'll send friends your way." - Ross & Harriet, USA, 10/30/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"A wonderful retreat for our first holiday as a family. The location and apartment is great, fantastic view and comfort. We'll certainly return - a huge thank you for your hospitality and information." - Georgie, James and baby Sylvia, UK, 10/16/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Once we got used to the climb, Casa Travessa's perfect location was clear. We could go anywhere from here! (Sintra on the train opposite the square, all over the city on the metro, Cascais from the Cais do sodré, and all over Alfama and the Bairro Alto on the 28 tram). The apartment was perfectly-sized for the two of us and we enjoyed the spots recommended on the restaurant street. (Solar was amazing, both for food and for ambiance.) It was also great to have Deb's entry-day neighborhood tour and the basic provisions, which got us through our jet lag bleariness. I love the light in the apartment! It was really bright and airy. Having all the electrical connections to the world made us feel really comfortable, including different kinds of music. Debbie's orientation and directions carried us through the week. We had a great time! Loved the bed and the fluffy towels! Thanks so much -" - Ginny McIntosh & Phil Scranton, USA, 10/11/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Casa Travessa exceeded our expectations! Beach towels and cool bag a bonus for our trip to Carcavelos; a massive sandy beach with beautiful clear water and almost no one there. Pena Palace and Moorish Castle were well worth a day trip, and was something our abandoned children at home might well have enjoyed. Restaurants we have particularly enjoyed were the Lighthouse (O Farol) for extraordinarily good value lobster, crab and huge prawns and Buenos Aires for very tasty steak and delightful atmosphere. Very well equipped accommodation and extra touches make Casa Travessa a wonderful place to stay." - Duncan & Angela, Wokingchester, England, UK, 10/03/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb & Jordan - Thank you for a lovely stay. We have especially enjoyed swimming, Sintra, sea otters at the Oceanarium and wandering the cobblestone streets. Kind regards -" - Jo, John, Emma, Jamie, UK, 09/08/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thank you very much for looking after us on our stay here in Portugal. We look forward to recommending Lisbon and Casa da Travessa to our friends. Best wishes." - Maria and Simone , QLD, Australia, 06/18/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"WE'RE BACK! I send a heartfelt thanks to our saviours Deb and Jordan for so immediately offering us a "safe port in a storm." (These guests, like others, had to abandon a nightmare experience with a TravelingtoLisbon . com apartment -debk) Yes, we were prodigal visitors thinking our larger party could be content with "elsewhere" accommodation - We should never, repeat never, have questioned the reliability of Casa Travessa. Welcomed here yet and glad of the homeliness." - Bernadette and Fred, NSW, Australia, 06/10/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Samuel Beckett dedicated himself to reducing language down to the bare essentials needed to express the odd emotion. A lifetime's work would have been reversed if he had ever stayed in your beautiful apartment. While the hills and steps were a bit daunting with a buggy, it was great to have the Everest where we could set up base camp and replenish supplies before attempting the summit at No 19. We had a great few days here and your recommendations were spot on. We plan to return - often!" - Jean, Carmel and Noah (4), Dublin, Ireland, 06/05/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb and Jordan - We are enchanted with Lisbon (and your hospitality). Thank you for introducing us to this delightful city, as well as to Vinho Verde! We hope to come again." - Petra and Alan, Vancouver, BD, Canada, 05/22/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb - Thank you so much for being such a kind and thoughtful hostess during our brief stay in Lisbon! All of your restaurant recommendations were excellent - especially the takeout tip on the chicken... we did this after Lauren went to sleep and it was the most peaceful dinner we have had in months! Speaking of which, all of the baby gear made our stay so easy. We have stayed in many an apartment, B&B and so forth around the world, and can say without any reservation that your service, accommodation and little extras are as good as they come! Thanks again -" - Jan, Brad & Lauren, Weybridge, England, 05/10/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"We have had such a wonderful stay in Casa Travessa... a great apartment, excellent location and such a wonderful introduction to Lisbon. The orientation from Deb was so helpful and along with the restaurant recommendations it has ensured that we've had a wonderful break. O Farol over the river was a great treat - really good service and amazing calamari ... although none of the recommendations have disappointed!! Thanks for everything, We'll definitely recommend the apartment to our friends and hope to be back." - Malcolm and Michele, York, England, 04/30/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Excellent time. The place is perfect. Great people. Will be back!" - Jose Rodrigues and family, USA, 04/20/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Casa Travessa is a wonderful place full of great memories that will last a lifetime. Lisbon itself is the epitome of the warm, kind city we were promised. It is exceptionally special for us because we became engaged on the 25th in Casa Travessa itself. Thank you Deb and Jordan for making everything so wonderful for us." - Amanda and Jason, Washington, USA, 03/29/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Deb and Jordan - Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. Arriving to wine, cheese, fruit and coffee was great. The location couldn't have been better for touring around. The recommendations for restaurants, walking tours, etc, and your library was delightful. The accommodations were so well laid out. We were very comfortable." - Dick, Jean, Keith, Sanam, California, USA, 03/24/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"We have had a wonderful few days in Lisboa. Delightful apartment, tastefully decorated - loved the beautiful bed. Better than many hotels - and we felt part of the neighborhood. The extra touches such as taxi directions, orientation tour, welcome food, fluffy towels, etc etc, all made this apartment a "cut above the rest." Tips on local shops, restaurants and sights were all very useful. Getting around Lisboa was so easy - would recommend day trip to Sintra, especially the Pena Palace. Thank you so much, Deb and Jordan - you've got everything just right! " - Rick and Caroline, Brighton, UK, 03/13/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Casa Travessa exceeded our expectations for comfort, convenience and beauty. Lisboa's aesthetics, vistas, history and culture astonished us daily, but we equally appreciated the deep refuge that Travessa provided us each night. The apartment became our anchor in a dizzying sea of experience and inspiration. Thank you for your detailed organization, generous hospitality, and especially warm outreach to our son, Milo. We hope to return soon!" - Sean, Alexandra and Milo, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 03/01/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"A long way from New Orleans, we found your highly organized, beautiful apartment was all and more than we expected. Thank you, Deb and Jordan, for your amazing work to have everything in place for a perfect visit. Simply everything was well thought out to ensure that we had the perfect stay here. Thanks again and Best Wishes in '08!" - Beth, Wade, Chaco and Diné, New Orleans, LA, 12/30/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Thank you for your hospitality. What a great apartment for a brief visit to Lisbon. Hope to return soon. Best wishes!" - Thai and Adam, San Francisco, CA, 11/05/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Deb and Jordan - We had a fabulous time in Lisboa, due in large measure to your hospitality and the obvious thought you employed when preparing Casa Travessa as a vacation rental. We felt our every need was anticipated and we appreciated all you did to welcome us and orient us to "our" neighborhood. Obrigado!" - Michelle and Karl, ABQ, NM, USA, 11/01/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Sunny Weather! We LOVED the Pena area. The quiet of the apartment was a blessing. The LOCATION is wonderful! This apartment has everything a traveller would want. The books were great. (I came down with a prickly heat on my legs and flu so toured half days mostly. This gave me a chance to read a bit of Al Gore's book.) Thank you! I just couldn't say enough about the efficiency, good taste, details involved in the property. Will recommend to friends who travel. I loved Lisboa and so did my husband. The Bom Jardim had the best chicken we've ever had! Very interesting city. We will return hopefully. We took a walking tour with InsideLisbon, the company on the Kleber's website. Very worthwhile: got to see Fatima day after Pilgrimage! Thanks to you for doing such a great job." - Annette aand Dave, WA, USA, 10/17/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"After touring Spain and Southern Portugal we both have marveled at the following at Casa Travessa: * Perfect directions for taxi * Wonderful welcome and quick tour to orient us to our location and close-by hot spots * The best bed, shower and welcome goodies (food) of any we have encountered * Tremendous tourist notebook with every possible location you would want to visit in 10 years -- too bad we only had 2 days, 3 nights * Great restaurant recommendations -- we are so tired of grilled fish, potatoes, ham and bread that Bom Jardim and Everest (2 nights) were welcome treats * Sintra was well worth a full day but we only accomplished a half Much more to see and as always not enough time... but Lisbon will be a special memory, thanks to the Klebers. " - Debbie and Robin Martin, California, 10/05/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Bom dia - Thank you for this being a refuge and door to Lisboa! It was wonderful -- everything we hoped for and more. Best was our visit and hearing about your lives! You have found many paths, challenges and work. Senhor has kept and guided you and us to amazing graces. Portugal is wonderful -- people warm and accommodating. Lisboa is mysterious; full of old and new, melancholy and exuberance. All needs are the same -- to love and be loved. We are wishing for more time, here and for you! He knows our hearts and desires so we leave you, your work and family with Him. We are only an email away, but some day we will be very close. Until then..." - Kent and Mary Beth, USA, 10/02/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Dear Deb and Jordan - Thank you so much for your warm hospitality and giving ways. We truly enjoyed our stay and felt very much at home here. You have stocked the apartment beautifully -- a welcome delight. Libon is a fascinating, thriving city -- great visit. We recommend the Mercado da Ribeira for all who enjoy food and FRESH fish. A wonderful choice if one choses to "cook in" during the stay. We will send our friends your way. God bless." - Chris and Joanne, Santa Barbara, CA, 09/24/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Hi Deb and Jordan - Thanks for a lovely stay. (4 nights) We both enjoyed our time in Lisbon and in the Casa, as we did earlier in the Douro Valley (near Lamego) and Porto. It was nice to be so close to everything. The arrival tour was very useful too! Best day out from Lisbon is Sintra, especially Quinta da Regaleira. (Italian style gardens) Can't fault the Casa -- very comfy and has everything you need (and don't need, too)! Thank you." - Philip and Fiona Park, UK, 07/14/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thanks to Jordan and Debbie! :) Casa Travessa is a perfect apartment to stay, and Portugal is very relaxing and comfortable. People are very helping and kind. Especially thanks to Jordan for the details, introduction and kind hospitality. Hope that we will come back and see you and Debbie both again!" - Adeline, Hong Kong, 07/01/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Ola! Obrigada! We love Portugal! Thanks a lot for the hospitality that Jordan has offered to us. He seems to enjoy what he is doing and always advise us on what to do and where to go in Lisbon. He also taught us a few Portuguese words so that we can get around like a local :) pois pois... tenho uma afta... thanks for all the beautiful memories and we'll definitely come back is we have €€€ in our pocket. Ate logo!" - Ines, Hong Kong, 07/01/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"We loved staying at Casa Travessa! The view is beautiful! The food recommendations were great and so was everything else! The apartment made our stay even more special and fun. Lisbon/Lisboa was such an amazing place to visit. Thank you for an incredible taste of Lisbon!!!!" - Adam, Jenny, Izzie and Sophie, Brooklyn, NY, 06/30/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "We absolutely loved Everest restaurant -- I wish it were around the corner from where I live! Do not miss the pasteis in Belem -- truly divine. The flat is beautifully appointed with excellent linen and a very comfortable bed. The cheese and vinho verde were a delicious touch on arrival and a taste of what was to come in Lisbon. Cleanliness, comfort, thoughtfulness galore and a film set neighbourhood! Thank you." - Jan and Nina Hughes, London, 06/20/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb - Thank you for giving us such a wonderful place to stay in Lisbon. The apartment is not only lovely, but it is also completely and thoughtfully appointed. Your neighborhood tour was helpful and gave us confidence as we began our exploration of Lisbon. We have been truly delighted with our stay." - Mary Beth and Peter, USA, 06/13/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb and Jordan - Thank you both so much for providing us with such a great "home base." We had high expectations coming in and Casa Travessa far exceeded all of them. The genuine mature and atmosphere of the neighborhood is unforgettable and the LOCATION is second to none! I will have no problems making this my first recommendation to anyone else fortunate enough to be visiting this fine city! Thanks so much. p.s. - Your restaurant suggestions were outstanding!!!" - Kyle and Alicia Madson, Minnesota, USA, 06/04/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thank you very much for staying here in a lovely appartment. It's a real good place to experience the atmosphere of Lisbon. The maps and information were very helpful." - Van Beech Calhoen, The Netherlands, 05/20/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb, Jordan and Drex - It was so nice to meet all of you! Thanks for making our stay in Lisbon so amazing -- we felt very warmly welcomed and taken care of. The apartment is great, but more importantly you are a great family. We really enjoyed getting to know you a bit -- hope Drex is feeling better soon! May God bless you as you serve Him here. Please look us up if you're ever in Vancouver." - Ross and Suzanne, Vancouver, BC, 05/03/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Thanks so much for looking after us so well. We loved staying in your cosy apartment and a such a nice, friendly neighbourhood, too. Freddy has had a great time and we especially loved the parks and the great little Portuguese restaurant up the road. Such a lovely way to see Lisbon. Thanks for everything." - Susan, Ben and Freddy, UK, 05/01/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb - Thanks for a lovely three days in your apartment. You thought of every little detail, we felt that we were at home. We hope to come back and we will recommend you any time. If you come to Montreal, give us a call. Thanks again for an absolutely interesting stay." - Diane and Jacques, Canada, 04/22/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thank you Deb to let us feel like special friends and guests. Your suggestions and information were excellent. (Walking tours, restaurants, places) and your apt is so lovely and comfortable. It was not a normal holiday! Hope to come back!" - Atilio , Italy, 04/20/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Great apartment -- liked it very much. Recommendation -- trip to Cascais and Esplanada Santa Marta restaurant. Also Rota do Infante in Belem. Parking doesn't seem as bad as London, but you can park in Vasco de Gama shopping center for €35 per week. Best wishes," - Benthams, , 04/04/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Deb, Thank you so much for making this apartment feel like a home away from home -- the fruit, the wine, the bread, they were all appreciated after a long flight. And the games and puzzles were appreciated after our long days of sightseeing. Finally, your tour on the first day was a big help in getting adjusted to Lisbon as quickly as possible. Thanks!" - David and family, Brooklyn, NY, 03/30/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thanks Deb for so thoughtfully and generously setting up Casa Travessa the LOCATION was great -- in a genuine neighbourhood yet so conveniently located to explore Lisbon. We shall long remember our lunch in the local restaurant. The food bore very little resemblance to what we thought we ordered and I had to wear ear plugs for the first half hour. But by the end of the meal the atmosphere and noise was the highlight! Thanks again for helping us to share your love of Lisbon. p.s. - Lunch on the veranda at Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra was great. Very good (Italian style) food and beautiful situation." - Fiona and Michael, NSW, Australia, 03/14/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thank you so much for providing such wonderful accommodations, which really made our stay in Lisbon enjoyable. This was the perfect place in which to stay and get to see Lisbon -- a truly great city. We appreciated your helpful suggestions and all your efforts." - Tom and Lee Lynch, Virginia, USA, 01/06/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"For comments from April 2005 through December 2006, please see our VisitingPortugal website. Thank you for staying with us!" - Deb Kleber, Lisbon, Portugal, 01/01/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
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