For the price point in Sintra, the apartment did it's job as a place to sleep, but for me that was about all. The apartment is not sparkling clean per say, it has a very much lived in feeling. The paint is chipping, cracks in the cellings, bulging side boards, a very musty smell and damp feeling.
Pros:
*Bed was very comfortable and sheets/pillows were clean. (It stated that it is a King bed on the initial advertisement, but then stated it is a double in the Description section. Host says it is a King, I would say closer to a big double/queen.)
*WiFi worked perfectly
*Dehumidifier provided helped with the dampness and 2 space heaters work great for heating.
*Good information and tips, delicious cookies.
*Easy access, no stairs and flawless self check in.
*Very close to the train station and walking distance to the Historical Town Centre, 1km, hardly any hills.
Cons:
*The couch has stains and didn't look overly inviting and throw blankets smelled of not being washed.
*The kitchen is basic and dated. Cushions in the nook area of kitchen were dirty and stained. Sponge and dish cloth were also dirty upon arrival.
*Parking right next door is technically for council workers, we used it because it was the weekend. But on Monday morning when we left, there was a man there telling us we are lucky we didn't get a ticket... Didn't see many available street spots near the apartment.
*You can hear upstairs neighbours and since the apartment is literally on the road the road noise is very loud, the bedroom is located along the road side of house. (No AC so in summer the windows would have to be open.)
*The smell in the bathroom is not for the faint of heart... To be fair I've come across this all over Europe and Asia. But just beware if you are sensitive to smells.
All in all for the price is say it fit the bill, but didn't fit for me.