Rita’s apartment is really lovely — a large one-room space that has been cleverly designed.
It felt very homely and we felt very relaxed there. We appreciated the little touches such as tea bags, coffee (a kettle - don’t always get those, I’ve found), salt, pepper, olive oil (although we didn’t cook). It had everything you needed for a short stay.
It’s on a busy road because all the tourist traffic rushes past but if you get a kind bus driver, they will let you out right near the apartment! But it’s quiet at night (important to me as I’m a light sleeper) because there’s no tourist buses anymore.
Great location - near a tourist office where you can buy tickets for the attractions - literally 60 seconds walk away. The historical centre is an easy, quick (10 mins) walk along a quiet lane and through the park or you can continue along the lane which takes you right to the train station. So really easy to go out to dinner at night because you don’t have far to come home (especially if you take the lane!).
Rita was really warm and welcoming and incredibly kind — she accommodated our request to leave our luggage before check-in so we could enjoy the day (we had only two days in Sintra). Thank you Rita!
Lovely apartment, lovely host, great location. Definitely recommended!