Jose and his wife were wonderfully welcoming and very accommodating. I am a solo female traveler with a disability, and Jose offered to help me see the sites in Sintra. That help made all the difference!
Staying at their place felt like being part of a family, and it was a warm and enjoyable cultural experience. I learned about foods and got to see the outskirts of the town, which was great! Jose also took many pictures of me while we toured the castles--now I have plenty of pics of me with the sites.
Their home is a nice, quiet location away from tourists but close enough to Uber into Sintra for about $7 USD. They have an adorable garden and epic views of the castles on the hills.
Would recommend for a couple or anyone wanting to escape the hectic pace of constant travel yet be close enough to historic attractions.
Bonus: I had my first really hot bath in Europe in my suite. After shambling around the hills, that was heaven!