Airbnb policy: An honest review helps improve the experience for future travelers and the host. So lets start with the POSITIVE:
Excellent location. Being opposite the train station has only advantages, and there is no down or disturbances from the train or the station. Nearby to cafes and restaurants, though we were unable to find the food market said to be in the vicinity.
Taigo is an excellent communicator, promptly responding to e-mails, from our first inquiry until (after a stay of two nights in June 2014) the day we left the flat. When we contacted Taigo the day before our planned arrival, to coordinate check-in, he informed us that he would not be able to personally meet us and that check-in would be "self-service" (as described in a previous review). When we expressed our disappointment, Taigo immediately replied graciously and curtiously, that he would arrange that his mother or his sister would be awaiting us on arrival.
And wait they did. Patiently, for almost an hour, while we struggled to find our way after getting lost coming into Sintra. Taigo's mother even arranged with an english speaking friend to wait with her for our arrival, to ease communication, and even saved a (legal, free) on public street sparking space for us, a minutes walk from the flat.
We found the flat homey, charmingly appointed, neat and clean. Instant hot water in sinks and shower. Clean comfortable bed and bedding. Clean modern bathroom and shower.
Taigo's mother and her friend were so patient, kind, and helpful, that I am sorry that I have to list the NEGATIVES:
Unlike the posting, there is no "on site parking".
The flat is on the upper floor of a two story commercial building with an out of order elevator (true, the listing says No Elevator in Building), with adjacent neighbors being doctors and dentists waiting rooms, with the patients watching us come and go.
The apartment is indeed very small, as listed, with inadequate (make that minimal to none) storage for guest's personal belongings. Nowhere to put luggage or unpacked clothing, except for a tiny closet with hanging space (no shelves).
The kitchen area is a small alcove separated from the main room by a curtain devider, inadequate for all but the most basic food preparation, better described as a kitchenette than a kitchen. There is no table suitable for eating in the flat, only a small, round, table with chairs, which is fine for coffee or tea, but not for meals.
That's it. An complete honest description of the flat, advantages and disadvantages, for future guests to decide if it what they are looking for.