Maria was quick to respond to my request for a booking and emailed the necessary info for our arrival. She greeted us at the door of her property and then gave us an overview of the apartment. Maria provided us with a map of Sintra and some tourist maps of popular sites. We didn't spend much time in the apartment, but it was a wonderful break from run-of-the-mill hotels--it felt more like home. While the apartment provides a wonderful view of the Moorish Castle (hence the name of the room), it's not recommended for older folks or those with very young children. The stairs up to the loft (and beds) are quite steep and the loft itself has very low ceilings--you have to crouch the entire time. That said, I wouldn't hesitate to book any of Maria's properties again. Great experience!