This was my first stay using AirBnB and I am a convert! Ralf provided great communications during the booking process. Prior to arriving, he checked with me on my flight to confirm arrival time, etc. Marcelo greeted me and showed me around all the different perks of the apartment. He was so sweet and did a great job getting me settled.
My 8 days were during the heat of summer and have to say the AC worked beautifully! It was so refreshing after seeing the sites and sweating due to the humidity/heat to come home and have a cool apartment.
There are all the creature comforts provided in the kitchen area that you would expect in your home. I did not cook, though believe other reviewers provided a high level of what was available.
The view is spectacular and it was pleasant to sit outside on the balcony and enjoy the day, sun-sets and rain storms. Just a treat.
The apartment is also perfectly situated near restaurants, coffee shops and the subway (which I used most of my time in town). As a single female traveler, I felt safe in the neighborhood day and night and was surprised at the amount of people walking around 1 and 2am.
The security within the building are really good guys and the ability to get in/out is very well managed.
I would highly recommend staying in this locations and would do so again in a heart-beat.