Maria is the sweetest. She allowed us to check in early and leave our bags the next day as we explored Sintra more. The location is fabulous. There are many delicious restaurants nearby and it’s an easy walk to the train station. I highly reccomend eating at Dona Estefania for croissants, gelato, and pastries. Omg it’s al heavenly, especially the queijadas. There is sooo much to do and see in Sintra, I wish I was booked at Maria’s for longer than a night.
There is a $10 hop on hop off bus that take you around all the sites. I also reccomend renting an electric bike (w/ self guided tour) if you start your day early. Maria even gave me soup that she home made to take with me on the train back to Lisbon. It was delicious. Thank you Maria for your kindness and hospitality.