The place was sparking clean, tastefully decorated, and quite comfortable. We were warmly received by the hostess, a great lady, who welcomed us with a bottle of wine and some home-made pastry courtesy of her mom (we challenged her to prove that she is as good of a baker as her mom is, but she wouldn,t fall for it!). She patiently explained everything to us and gave us great tips on how to go about in Sintra as well as in Lisbon. Overall, the place was the best vacation rentals we have experienced!