Sintra is a lovely town even in winter. And this very clean and comfortable apartment is the perfect place to spend a few days. The bed was great for sleeping, the kitchen was modern and had all the basics including a full-sized fridge/freezer, dishwasher (a must!), and washing machine. There were nice views all around - dual aspect for ventilation. Fast WiFi is critical so I asked in advance and the internet was indeed very fast and able to stream entertainment on the smart TV (we brought our own Chromecast too). We made many meals and relaxed at "home" with a bottle of Douro wine on Christmas day when everything was closed. Location is key and being near the train station meant you can walk to the local shops in town and also visit the historic sites (you are between both parts of Sintra which is ideal).
We drove from Coimbra and were surprised to find no parking spaces available in front of the building. I guess it was a busy holiday time and they are not reserved per apartment. The entrance and limited parking is down a narrow cobblestone road. That made it very difficult to turn around to get out without stressing. Fortunately Antonio was there to help drive in reverse and park partway on the sidewalk on a nearby street which many cars were doing. Yes Sintra isn't the best city for driving so if you are arriving by car be aware. We left the car for most of the trip but took one day trip to Cabo da Roca point and Cascais by car. Otherwise we walked and used the ScottURB bus routes (multiple day ticket options). There are so many palaces to see!
Other features to note... each room has it's own electric heater with thermostat to control which we appreciated. There is a clothing line on the balcony (no dryer) thought since it was extremely humid this time of year (is that normal for Sintra?) it took a long time to dry our clothing. The building has a security code and the front door has a secure bolt to lock up. As you can see from the photos the place is nicely decorated and designed for visitors who prefer a rental over a hotel.
Of course I have to mention the hosts who were very welcoming and helpful and clearly take pride in their Airbnb. They explained everything in person on check in and were available quickly if we had any questions at all. They live nearby which is important as you never know, especially during the pandemic. Overall an excellent stay and we highly recommend it.