To be fair, we arrived at night on a rainy December evening so our first impression was not as favorable as if we had arrived during a dry sunny day and could have seen the terrace, which in summer must be lovely. Luisa was very friendly and welcomed us and offered to guide us how to get our car moved up from town where we parked and struggled a bit to find our way. The location is quiet yet close to town. You should just be aware that the apartment is a garden unit, not modernized or especially nicely furnished and, at least in winter is damp and musty. While it probably was clean, because of the dampness it just didn’t feel clean. Our second night in Sintra we stayed down the block at the Tivoli hotel where our clean, dry, nicely appointed updated room had a breathtaking valley view with breakfast included for about the same price. No comparison for quality or value. If you are looking rustic accommodations, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend staying here as long as you know what to expect.