This is a lovely home in a scenic location. It is secluded, but only a few minutes drive from everything you might need. We had nine people stay here comfortably, aged 15 to 80. There is a lot to do in the area - from touring palaces and castles to hiking the coast. It's also easy to take the train from Sintra into Lisbon for a day or days in the city. Rita will give you suggestions for places to go and restaurants to eat at (she has a little book she made). All of these that we did were great! Rita is a wonderful host, leaving local treats and ready to come over if you need assistance. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook group dinners. The beds are very firm and had lovely linens. We enjoyed sitting outdoors and watching the birds and the sunsets. All nine of us were impressed by the quality of Rita's place.