This is a lovely house, great for a family break. Having two sitting rooms was very useful in the evenings- everyone had space to read or watch TV. Maria's mother was very welcoming and kindly left home cooked food for us and also accommodated a later arrival time. The location is fantastic- we had two great weeks exploring Sintra and all of the local beaches as well as Cascais and Lisbon. We were disappointed to discover the garden is shared meaning we had little privacy in the garden or in the house as the windows are floor to ceiling and allow clear view into the house from the garden which starts one metre away. The other half of the garden was visited once or twice daily by the other users and this was not mentioned in the listing. Our kids loved the pool and the part of the garden that is available for use with the house rental is spacious and very lovely. A great area to visit for a family holiday and Maria responded quickly when we contacted her.