Matilde is a very kind, open and very interesting host. She is a great character who loves to interact with the guests. Her English is impeccable! She's lived in Sintra for a while, so she knows great places to go and eat, walks through the woods up to the castles and also how to avoid the touristy areas of Sintra. The house is lovely as well, it has a great view of the moorish castle and even a little garden out back. Matilde really made me feel at home, it was a very cozy stay in Sintra. I would definitely come back again!