What a delightful stay we had at Maria and John’s place nestled into the beautiful mountains of Sintra and so easily accessible to all of the things that make this town so special. The minute we stepped in the door, we felt the warmth and charm of their home.
Although the room is small, it is very cozy with plenty of space to put your belongings and nice light coming from the outside. The bed was very comfortable and there was a nice light coming through the window. There is a good size common space available to guests right outside the bedroom with a nice settee and a fireplace if needed in cooler months. The private bath is large and bright. You will very much feel like you have your own private space within their lovely home.
John is a published artist and the house including the guest room has his beautiful art everywhere. Both Maria and John are warm and engaging. Maria communicated all along and was particularly helpful staying in touch as we found our way from the airport to their place.
In addition to maps of the various historic sights, we were given a map of the immediate area to help us get from one point to the next. Maria and John know Sintra and Lisbon well. Maria had lots of tips for us and was available if we had any questions. Breakfast was ready every morning so that we could get on our way to embrace the day.
Many people stay in Lisbon and take a day trip to Sintra. We were so glad that we actually stayed in Sintra. It is such a charming place. You can easily take a train into Lisbon. They run often, starting early and returning late.
If you want an authentic Portugal experience, you’ve found the right place.