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My new Apartment in Quarteira

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I have only been here for less than a week, and I thought it would take weeks to find the right place.

There are many real estate agencies on the main street and on the boardwalk, and I stopped in at all that I found.    Only one said they had an active listing that would come close to my specifics.   

My specifics really were 2 beds/2 baths and hopefully a garage, but this apartment has only 1 bathroom.   I have a dedicated parking space on the ground floor, or can park in the lot.   Maybe it won't be too bad sharing with my guests!   AND, is about 1000 euros less than I thought I would have to pay!  (more $$ to travel...)

https://sortami.pt/en/property/29875

The owner is American, born in New York, and said he is happy to rent to an American and had NO PROBLEM with me having cats.   He has an apartment in the building, and said when he gets back to Portugal (he currently is in Rome), we will have some Italian coffee together.

It is about 4 blocks from the beach, and close to the Pastelaria I love!

Now, to find a car, and then some doctors, just in case.  LOL

 

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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner 

Congratulations on the new apartment, and now you've found a car too! It seems God is putting all the pieces together for your new life

May 19, 2026 06:18 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

All the details seem to be falling into place. I really think it was meant to be. 

May 19, 2026 06:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning, Joan. Thanks for your update.

Enjoy every day of your new adventures.

May 19, 2026 07:02 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

What a fabulous looking apartment, does it come furnished? Close to the pasteleria and the beach, what a life! Small cars are the norm in Portugal, generally. With the price of gas they also use less.

May 19, 2026 07:58 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner Perfecto😄washer and dryer  2 BR's, what more can you want! Congrats!

May 19, 2026 08:06 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Doug Dawes definitely things are lining up well.   I haven't exactly found the car, but it is on a lot and can be shipped here.  Working on that.

May 19, 2026 08:11 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeff, definitely meant to be!

May 19, 2026 08:12 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

It feels good every day to get one thing accomplished.  Otherwise it would be a bit overwhelming!

May 19, 2026 08:12 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 it does come sparely furnished, and a small TV.  LOL   I can buy one though.   I wanted to live close to the beach and close to that one Pastelaria was best, and did happen.   Life is good.   You are right, with the skinny streets, many drive little cars.

May 19, 2026 08:14 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Hannah Williams it doesn't have a dryer, will have to hang my laundry out the window, different way to life!   But, close to the beach, so happy!

May 19, 2026 08:14 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

I love that everything is falling into place for you!!  Great place to call home.  Congratulations!

May 19, 2026 11:36 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kelly McGovern it will be a great apartment so close to everything.  Thank you!

May 19, 2026 11:58 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Joan- congratulations!!!  It will be nice not having to look for a parking space!  And, also, the owner is an American! He can help show you the ropes!!!!  I took a peek at the link and it looks lovely. 

May 19, 2026 01:28 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Wonderful you are able to adjust as you go along.  That will probably be very helpful for you to have an American landlord to possibly be helpful to you as you continue to navigate you new home!

May 21, 2026 10:15 AM
Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Joan, it sound like things are falling into place for you!

I have friends that made the move from Seattle a few years ago. They love it! I cruised there a few years ago when they moved and they met me at the ship and we spent the day together. It was a good to see them.

Good luck with the car and doctors!

 

May 21, 2026 05:18 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, the contract still has not been sent, but the agent reassures me I have the apartment, just the attorneys are reviewing, and takes time.

May 22, 2026 04:37 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Gloria, don't think he will be staying here permanently, just has the apartment above me.   I do believe he and his wife live in Italy.

May 22, 2026 04:38 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dee Toohey that sounds like fun!  I have friends cruising next May also, landing in Lisbon, and plan to go up there and meet them.

May 22, 2026 04:39 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Joan, I love how everything is falling into place for you. That is such a confirmation for you.

May 28, 2026 03:25 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Paula, hopefully today I will get a signed agreement.  Takes FOREVER with attorneys.

May 28, 2026 11:47 PM