We had a lovely 2 night stay in August. This tiny apartment was adequate for 2 adults and one child for a short stay. The only issue was that any free off and on street parking was at a premium meaning we had to park the car in an underground carpark overnight which was expensive (€30). I guess I should have expected this as it was peak holiday season.(August!). It was very busy. Yes there is a view of the sea from the tiny balcony but you might get fed up with the smell smell of sardines cooking from the restaurant downstairs. All in all a perfect base for seeing the sights of Sintra and some great surfing beaches.