Maria has a great business going on Sintra and knows what she is doing.
We requested a luggage drop off so that we could explore Sintra before check in and luckily ended up checking in early. I don't think that always is possible but it was nice for us after spending time on a train all morning from the Algarve.
The apartment was spacious enough and the bathroom decently sized with a tub! A rare find in Europe!
The only issue we had was finding the place with our google maps. Apparently there is an easy route and then a convoluted, up many stairs route that takes you through a passageway. We got lost several times and I would suggest taking a taxi from train station if you have luggage with wheels. It would have been worth it for us! Enjoy your stay in Sintra - it's a magical place of fairy castles and palaces!