Philippe was a great host. He would check up on us to make sure we were comfortable. He is always at your disposal and replays fast to any of your inquiries.
His place was very clean and well furnished.
We were provided with a list of restaurants to eat at and things to do. Most of the restaurants were in walking distance and enjoyable, 1 - 15 minutes.
Even though you are just a kilometer from the center of Sintra, you have to be in good shape to walk up hill to his place.