This is a wonderful apartment in the heart of historic Sintra. We stayed for two weeks with our three small children, and it suited us quite well. I would give it 5 stars, but it lacked a certain homey feel... it's a bit "sterile" - white everywhere, very little art, and the layout is a bit odd... also no comfortable living room, or really comfortable seating. All of that may not be a big deal if you're only staying a few nights. Still, this was a great apartment.
Pros:
- Gabriel, the host. He is VERY responsive and very nice. On a Sunday morning our son hit his forehead on a shelf and required stitches.... we messaged Gabriel for advice on where to take him, and he responded 4 minutes later. He also responded quickly when we asked for a few more hangers, and things like that.
- Comfortable beds.
- Showers - great water pressure, nice shower heads (4 in each shower!) and very hot water
- modern amenities, and clean environment
- location is wonderful, central to historic Sintra, walking distance to so many cafes, shops, restaurant, busses, tuk-tuks, etc. But also an easy walk to the train station
Cons:
- no comfortable couch or chairs... no living room really.
- no hooks or coat rack, or place to set coats, hats, umbrella, etc...
- Kitchen is pretty bare in its dishes, utensils, towels, etc
- lack of art and "homey" feel
All in all a nice apartment with a very attentive host.