This condo was located centrally in Praia das Maçãs, making it the perfect location for whatever your heart desires--staying locally and enjoying the beach and lovely restaurants in the area, or exploring beyond! There is also a grocery store across the street, Supermercado Camarão, where you can get all essentials from the very friendly people who work there. :) We didn't have a car, but there is a public transit bus that goes to Sintra and back, which worked out perfectly for us.
If you like to cook, it may be helpful to know that this place does not have a microwave for reheating or a toaster. However, it does have a three-burner electric stove, as well as some core essentials like an electric kettle, frying pan, saucepan, and some spoons/ladles.
I think the most important thing to highlight is that Joana went above and beyond for us by accommodating our request to check-in early, and was very kind and responsive for anything we needed. She was an *excellent* host.