We absolutely adored the Lemon House! It was clean, quiet, beautifully decorated, adequately appointed and very comfy. Upon arrival, we felt instantly welcomed as Barbro came to warmly greet us in person accompanied by her two friendly pups. She (and her dogs) made us feel immediately at home. The home is in a small, quiet community close to Sintra, allowing for peace and quiet but also quick access to the all of the palaces, great restaurants, and other sites. We did have some difficulty with securing Ubers to take us into town (a driver would accept our request only to cancel moments later). However, when this occurred, we simply drove 15 mins into Sintra and parked in a free lot we found which was only a short stroll to the sites we wanted to see. We found ourselves spending all day exploring but returning home to the Lemon House by early evening so that we could enjoy snacks (and wine of course) on the veranda. From this point, we had a nice view of Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle which are situated on the mountain just ahead. Barbro's place also has a wealth of hiking trails immediately accessible for access into the beautiful forest. We honestly couldn't have rented a better place to suit our needs as travelers. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Lemon House to anyone thinking of venturing to this part of Portugal.