SOLAR OLD CHARM COIMBRA

This place is basically a hotel. It is very close to the university. The listing is a little misleading as it is only one room. There is a toilet stall but no privacy for the shower or tub. This is meant for a couple on a romantic getaway, not right for families or friends. There is no parking except on a narrow road which is difficult to navigate. The university students were loud all night although I think that was just our unfortunate timing. There is no communication from the host prior to arriving so don’t expect that either.

Loved the quirky decorations, welcome drink and cake was a nice surprise. Fullsome breakfast. Note narrow spiral staircase.

The owner refused to respond. We communicated via the VRBO app and the owner failed to reply. After 2 weeks we tried again and no response even though check in was supposed to be the next day. We reached out to VRBO and they were unable to reach the host. Finally on the day of the reservation with no response and real concern about whether we would have a place to stay we booked hotel rooms. Later that day we received a message the reservation was valid but no check in information or even the address. We replied that we had made alternative plans because of their silence. Again no response from the host. We are contesting the charges with.VRBO Stay away. Please note we were required to provide information on cleanliness, location and a few other pieces of information to submit this review. We never saw the property so please ignore those ratings.

Propeety stated parking on site but there is not.