New Lisbon Apartment Tour!! | Furnishing our apartment in Portugal

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

It was phenomenal being the first guests in this AMAZING apartment! Thank you guys. - Josh & Kalie

[@nicolesbarrett]

What a great space and view! Looks very homely for sure. Also, Dan “modeling” each piece of furniture is everything! 🤣🙌🏽

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks Nicole!

[@MirandaHorger]

OK, so DAN showing up in the shots all over the apartment had me in stitches. You guys are so much fun! The apartment is absolutely gorgeous! Love all the natural wood elements and of course, those windows!

[@fs5775]

me too! the bathtub one was my favorite

[@bobyonker3100]

Thanks for all the tips. My wife and I are looking forward to our move to Tomar up from the Alentejo this summer into an unfurnished place. There is something about living within and being surrounded by your own furniture and stuff instead of trying to live with someone else's. Thanks for sharing.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Tomar seems to be growing in popularity, what made you decide to move there?

[@bobyonker3100]

@@HoneymoonAlways We arrived in Feb 2021 to Óbidos and lock down. We liked the general area and the fruit and veg market in Caldas but it just didn’t feel right for us. We began looking for a house with the help of Anna and her team at Savvy Cat Realty which thought the Alentejo area would suit us better (Vale de Santiago is where we have been since last July). It did feel much better for us, very peaceful and quiet which was fine for a time and for when restrictions were in place. We know we were meant to be here to meet the lovely friends we now have and to I guess recover from the stresses of selling everything and moving to a different country during such interesting times. The Universe had other ideas for where we are to settle that is more suited to who we are since all the properties didn’t work out. We are looking for more variety, options, people to interact with and more central to visiting places and when we visited it felt right. We like the market, the size of town, the river, restaurant variety, more expats, walkability, and ease of getting to Lisbon among other things. We highly suggest that everyone take time to visit various areas around Portugal to experience the amazing differences before settling down. Hope this helps. Blessings to you and all who watch. 😊 Karen and Bob

[@kellingtonlink956]

“Long time listener, first time caller” … I sincerely appreciate your candid and very well thought out videos. My Wife and I (from Ottawa, Canada… it lightly snowed yesterday!) are considering the same journey and it is refreshing to see how you both are managing to work through a similar path. Cheers and the very best of luck!

[@PeeGeeThirteen]

Good job! Being an unfurnished apartment is kind of a blessing for making it your own with your own taste

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Yes! And we control the quality, no cheap beds for us!

[@merwis1]

Looks great! Have say that Dan stole the show. Very helpful video, thank you!

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks Steve!

[@AndNowIWrite]

"Our water heater thing" lol My husband and I also had an apartment. ( vanlifers now!!!) Be sure and get some of those charcoal bags you can hang for moisture, more so during the winter. Loved the tour!

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Good idea, been meaning to get those

[@ppietrap3876]

@@HoneymoonAlways I would say that that kind of apartment shouldn’t have a problem with moisture. It seems to be new construction so walls should have better thermal insulation, and with central heating or AC you should be able to keep the house warm. In apartments it is usually because of cold temperatures inside or cold walls, that you get moisture problems.

[@dellyd01]

It’s a beautiful space and I totally I enjoyed Dan modeling the pieces!!

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks Dee!

[@marijarobey3828]

I'd also, as a few others did, like to ask what the monthly rent on your lovely apt.is. In normal circumstances it may seem a bold question, maybe even rude to some but, given the context of your sharing your move and life with the public, I would hope that you'd consider it kind of an expected query. Especially as you are reaching out to other potential expats and, as you've shared the cost of your furnishings. In any case, I'm glad to know how well things are working out for the 2 of you and wish you tons of good fortune and happiness in Portugal.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

You just have to watch the video before this one :)

[@crystaleldridge3988]

Absolutely gorgeous! So much light! Congrats!

[@wendylmorris3872]

Very interesting to hear about your apartment negotiations in Lisbon and how your furnished your apartment. Thanks!

[@eliciabianco390]

congratulations! So nice to have a place you love. We love your view. We can't wait to get there soon. Thanks for all your words of wisdom

[@royking7298]

It's funny that Dan is in every room. Well done! Nice touch!. Price is a mystery. Oh well. I live here know, and I can imagine. :)

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks Roy! What were you looking for the price on?

[@Mr.S65]

Freeport Outlets, like in Maine, US. We’re from Massachusetts and we used to go to the Freeport Outlets in Maine every summer. Freeport is a very picturesque New England town. And of course if you care for Lobsters… I went off on a tangent here, lovely apartment indeed… in Lisbon!

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thank you!

[@thepeacefulpack]

Very spacious and beautiful apartment. Before we moved to Portugal we never went to Ikea...since moving here :) Ikea has become our go to place for most household items. Enjoy your new place.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thank you :)

[@JenShea]

It looks lovely. You didn't spend very much on all the furniture you got... good for you! Thanks for sharing :)

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks Jen!

[@passiondiverone2752]

Love very much your new beautiful home! Sorry about your washing machine . Have fun continuing to decorate 🎉

[@shannonconnelly2882]

This video was awesome! The new apartment looks amazing- you guys did a great job furnishing the place. And I agree- Harry Potter Robe: Priceless 😂

[@takewalk]

It really looks like a dream come true. It is so perfect. I already said but for real when we start looking I am gonna hit you up to see if your landlord has any other places, because this place is almost exactly what we would be looking for. The fridge, with ICE AND WATER OMG! Heat and AC! The view! The 3 bedrooms, I really can't think of anything it is missing. Those floors are just amazing. The floor responsibility contract is a bit odd. Oh yea, did you feel like the Ikea was the same as US Ikea?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Yes, same products in IKEA and same customer service.

[@suebowman7258]

Love your beautiful apartment. Thank you for sharing the prices of the furniture and places where you bought them, they are very helpful. I have been wanting windows curtains for my apartment in Lisbon. Great video!

[@Sam-e7b6i]

Such great taste in furniture!

[@katiekrackers4210]

Oh vistarug!!! I have been struggling with rugs, thank you!

[@flavial.7215]

A hilarious video to start my Friday! Thank you! :) Starting to browse for furniture now! Good timing!

[@georgd3013]

What a nice spacious flat you've found. The kitchen and those bathrooms are amazingly large. Hope your washer is up and running by now. Looks like your tree faded into the background this time 😅. Thanks for the tour!

[@cathyp7040]

Looks lovely and Dans modeling was wonderful!

[@karatyler8684]

Thanks Dan for showing us how it all works! My favorite modeling was of how to lay in bed 👍🏼

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Would you furnish an apartment yourself, or are you aiming for one that comes furnished?

[@thesweetwanderlust]

I’ve loved having a furnished one and adding pieces that make it mine while I’m still getting settled… but I’m pretty stoked to fully furnish one someday!

[@JenShea]

As convenient as it is to find a furnished apt, so many of them have too much and too old, furniture... so I'd rather get something unfurnished and purchase what I need.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

@@JenShea That's what we found, and just having some newer things that we chose feels so much better!

[@JenShea]

@@HoneymoonAlways It's a beautiful apartment and I love what you did with it!

[@vimal-cliobconsulting]

I would like to have furnished one because I don't know how long I'm going to stay in one place.

[@Hello_PE]

Such a lovely apartment! Congratulations on finding such a great place!

[@davidhassler9842]

Fabulous apartment and excellent video, guys! Not sure how I missed it till today but I'm so happy for you. Thanks for sharing some of your sources--we can point you to a couple thrift shops in Arroios where we have scored a few finds!

[@adamotchi]

I think Dan may have missed his calling as a furniture model. His demonstration of how to use an office desk was particularly inspiring! P.S. My condolences on the loss of your washing machine :(

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks Adam! I think I’ll start looking into getting an agent. Happy to share that the washing machine has been replaced :)

[@machellep1]

Did you check the fuse box for the jet tub? It could be a tripped breaker . Looks great. Lots of room.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Yes, that worked the first time, but hasn’t worked since

[@machellep1]

I’d fix if if I was there.. probably blew the breaker and you need to install a new one. Those European breakers go much easier than USA model. See your handyman light guy. I suggest this cause the tub will start to mildew and smell after a time if water isn’t circulating thru the pipes for the jets.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Good idea, I’ll look into it!

[@marianneeichler648]

Congratulations for you new place and new furnishings. Well done with your search for a great place to live. I just subscribed and am glad I found your channel.

[@JBSpecialMusic]

Thanks for sharing your shopping experiences. We just arrived in Estoril a few days ago from north TX. Though our place is fully furnished, about to go on our first housewares hunting venture. However, the big question remains unanswered. Does plumbing in your new place have p-traps?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

The kitchen sink does for sure, haven’t looked at the other ones because we haven’t noticed any smells! 🎉🎉

[@ppietrap3876]

I believe that has been standard for any new plumbing for many decades (20-30 years at the very least).

[@marcosalexandresantiago967]

Nice video!! Cheers from Espinho Portugal!!!!

[@barbara3977]

That’s a beautiful and great apartment

[@tikabijo]

Do you guys have any advice/suggestion on neighborhoods?I've done some research but interested in what you have to say about it :)

[@cdm0707]

Great place..... tastefully done.... Congratulations 🎉🎉 to your new home..

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thank you!

[@cloureiro]

Congrats on your new and beautiful apt !!

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thank you Celso!

[@emiliesteinmann5201]

I’d LOVE the contact info for your handyman. We’ll also have ceiling lights to install. 🤪

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Hi Emilie, we actually don’t recommend him 😕

[@emiliesteinmann5201]

@@HoneymoonAlways oh crud 😬 I hope it wasn’t too bad of an experience!

[@HoneymoonAlways]

No, not too bad, just don’t recommend

[@lxportugal9343]

" * we actually don’t recommend him * " HAHAHAHA 😁

[@kinslowrainer3982]

Nice place! Congratulations!

[@mvelarde6118]

Congratulations on your new apartment! I like how spacious it is. I noticed that you have a washing machine but didn’t see a dryer. How do you dry your clothes?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

It is a washer dryer combo, but we still just hang dry them. They sell these fold out things everywhere to hang your clothes on to let the dry. This helps use less electricity and the clothes last longer.

[@mindlx]

I loved the entrance table, but I can't find it on the site, can you put the link? please?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Looks like it’s out of stock

[@sofiamoniz.]

I absolutely love your videos! Very inspiring and encouraging! Where did you find the apartment and what area is that? I absolutely love it. And will be looking for one in the near future. Thank you!

[@tommykiserhehim4777]

Apartment looks great! Question - what were delivery fees like for your furniture? And how easy/hard would it be to rent a van and pick it up yourself?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

The feels we’re around 30-50€ for the big things and most other things had free shipping. You could pick it up yourself, I considered it but didn’t want to drive something big on the roads here. Also rental prices are so high it may not save any money anyway.

[@sonianeves2464]

You can rent a small moving van for 56€/24hours. It’s a great way to save money and you can go wherever you want to. Good luck

[@Goodlifexplorers]

Looks like a great apartment! How is the noise level? We keep hearing that is a real problem in Lisbon... but what I never hear is how is it compared to other big cities...can you provide any insight into that if you have a point of reference? Thanks!

[@johngibson3952]

Were you able to have your furniture delivered to your apartment? If so did IKEA deliver and the other stores that you purchased your furniture from thank you

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Yes, all furniture was delivered

[@johngibson3952]

@@HoneymoonAlways moving from Missouri to our new empty house in Lagos in 10 days going to miss my truck but no way it would fit on the streets of Portugal lol

[@edithsmyt]

Enjoy your apartment! I have a question!!! What can you tell us about the tap water in Lisbon or Portugal? I love your apartaent!!!

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks, tap water is good quality here

[@edithsmyt]

@@HoneymoonAlways thank you

[@laurar9748]

Would love to see your paintings. I am coming to Lisbon for my first neighborhood check out. Please let us know if you are doing any meet ups May 18-22.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Send us a DM on IG and if we are available we can try to make it work.

[@laurar9748]

@@HoneymoonAlways Will do! Thanks! ♥️🇵🇹

[@pratap153]

Just lovely! do you guys bought this place and if rented how much you are going to pay..thx

[@tamaramadelin4831]

I love your new apartment, but it is so much better and cheaper to own your own place!! I imagine it is in your future...

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks Tamara! Did you buy already?

[@tamaramadelin4831]

In the process...Closing in May!! Very excited!!

[@giovannigreenard8008]

Good video, what was the rental cost per month?

[@Rootscogoogleads]

Love it you guys 😍

[@jeetbabrah3381]

The apartment looks great and spacious! How much is the rent?

[@anadossantos1429]

Beautiful apartment 💚 Happy home 🏡💚

[@fredwang2004]

Congratulations! Such a lovely space . Do you mind sharing What’s the rough cost of furnishing your new apartment? Thank you 🙏

[@HoneymoonAlways]

It’s hard to say since there are so many small things, but you can add up the cost in the video, the add 1k for the small things.

[@anitainlisbon8836]

On scale of 1 to 10, 10 being very soft, how soft is your couch ? Thanks

[@HoneymoonAlways]

I’d say a 7

[@nemoxx96xx58]

Gorgeous apartment. I'm looking to relocate to Lisbon towards the end of the year. What neighbourhood is this apartment in, if you don't mind me asking??

[@HoneymoonAlways]

We are in Estrela/Alcantara area

[@nemoxx96xx58]

@@HoneymoonAlways thanks! :)

[@norachy2906]

Nice video!! Please any idea on how I can get an apartment for my D7 visa? Any recommendations will be appreciated

[@HoneymoonAlways]

The market is pretty tight right now and apartments move fast. If you can't come here to get one in person, I would recommend contacting an agent.

[@hypnotechno]

this is my favourite channel in portugal. You hired a handyman?? how ? where?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

The property manager took care of it

[@veronicadcf]

Thanks for this video. How was La Redoute’s delivery? Any problems? Did you have the items delivered to you? Do you know if you can pick up in store?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Had them delivered, they actually delivered the wrong color but we didn’t feel like dealing we returning it. They do have a location but it’s a little far from us.

[@Z3sty_St4r]

Horror stories of shippingggg yes - during COVID we had those, i think its better now.

[@flavial.7215]

Hello, Leonardo! We'll ship some items to Portugal! What horror stories do you have any advice for?

[@Z3sty_St4r]

@@flavial.7215 My horror stories are actually of ordering furniture in online stores, and waiting 3 months for them :P

[@Z3sty_St4r]

​@@flavial.7215 My horror stories are more about ordering stuff in online stores and waiting 3 months for them - ; I have moved back and forth between UK and PT, and i would advise you to insure every little item at list price. Going into the UK, they broke a piece of (quite used) furniture, but the insurance paid it as if it was new.

[@flavial.7215]

Oh, my! Definitely I will add insurance on that! We will be sending only books, clothes and some decoration. I hope we don't have any problem!!!!! :) Thank you for the advice.

[@princessm8977]

How much is your rent? Beautfil apartment!

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

That apartment is freaking gorgeous. And Dan is an expert "pretend" sleeper.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thanks, it was hard to not crack a smile.

[@karolinamackiewicz514]

Washing machine in the kitchen is not "a European thing". No one in eg. Finland, Poland or other countries have a washing machine in the kitchen, unless there is absolutely no space for it in the bathroom :)

[@JeremyWood1]

Hi, your apartment looks great and more modern "American", like I'm interested in. I'm visiting Lisbon Aug 20 to Sep 3. Are there other similar apartments available in your building? I'm looking for T-1/T-2. Do you have a real estate broker you would recommend? Any other tips, would be highly appreciated?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Everything is independently owned so no idea about other units. We recommend looking for real estate agents in the American and Friends PT Facebook group.

[@magdadealba4323]

sooo cool!

[@adamafernandes9567]

Lovely place! You guys are such cuties too

[@Kozette007]

Dan needs a tip. Where is your tip or buy me coffee link. 😃

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Thank you! I won't tell Michelle. www.buymeacoffee.com/honeymoonalways

[@cammieking4069]

How much do you pay a month for rent?

[@BlueMoon_24]

How much per month in US dollars?

[@FoodHuntress00]

How much do you pay for that apt

[@grapje2987]

How much did it cost, total ?

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Dan is a chef? I thought he was a GQ model in the first part of the video.

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Maybe a new career path for him?

[@john_salt]

Imagine making a video with your grandma, and then you insert a b-roll which says "Immediately after filming this video, my grandma died. Rest in peace"

[@LolaD88]

How much do you pay in rent?

[@MarsMellow84]

Ugggh!!! So jealous! I want your life! One day I will move to Portugal 🇵🇹 🙏

[@fs5775]

RIP washing machine LOL

[@portuabreu]

How difficult is to rent an apartment that accepts pets? I heard its hard

[@lxportugal9343]

Old washing machines are easy to fix New ones aren't

[@HoneymoonAlways]

That's probably why they kept the old one around for so long.

[@cmdv42]

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[@KyleSchwarm]

Moment of silence for the washing machine 😢

[@Hdio99]

very good presentation, lovely apartment, I am sold, get one to me to please :)

[@abdullahmunir5285]

Hi madam I like your video

[@JBSpecialMusic]

Smuggling clothes from Target? That’ll surely get GNR pounding on your door.

[@uzawtun9933]

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