Rita's Sintra apartment is beautiful, stylish and comfortable. She is a great communicator and provided us with all the info we needed to see the sights of Sintra, including a morning hike to the castle and palace (straight up from the apartment, with little or no traffic on pedestrian pathways), a highlight of the trip. It's also an easy hike to the historic center, though nothing in Sintra is flat so be prepared for steep grades. Overall, we loved it!