The host was a very gracious, gregarious man. He offered treats twice some chocolate wafers and cookies. He provided an umbrella for the rain. He was very responsive to messages, and wanted to help whenever he could. He also gave local advice on sugarloaf mountain about the best time of day and way to go. He respects your privacy and will not go to your part without permission.Upon meeting I arrived with a female guest, he was very kind to, but had a bit of a wondering eye that made her uncomfortable. When showing the tour he carried my bag all the way to my room for me.
He owns an entire loft. Two floors, the bottom is where he lives and the top is where the guest stays. The apartment is very beautifully decorated. When arriving at the top of the stairs you are greeted by the living room. This is its own space. There is a couch, tv, speakers for music, table to eat. He provided some plates,cutlery,mugs. a hot plate, tea, and coffee which is home grown. The living room has big glass windows to see in/out. This is also we’re the wifi is, the wifi doesn’t reach the bedroom. That is inconvenient at night.
Past the living room there is a dipping pool. I didn’t use due to weather. Another table to eat at. With a beautiful view of the terrain around. On non foggy days (rained with fog most of my stay)you will be able to see the Christ statue atop of the mountain as well as sugarloaf in another direction. Outdoor shower,there is also a grill.
Continuing toward to the back is sink for dishes, small refrigerator which my host was kind to provide some water, beer, and juice. As well as a washing machine. Two adjacent doors one for the bathroom the other the bedroom.
In the bed room there is a dresser and queen size bed. Along with a footrest at the end of the bed. The bed is not the comfiest or sturdiest, but it will do the job. A picture of the map of Rome hangs on the wall above the bed, and and an air conditioner. There is a door leading directly into the bathroom.
The bathroom is small, it has a standing shower with slidng doors. Inside is a window for ventalation. The sink is bowl shaped and does not provide hot water, only the shower has warm water. Along with a standard tiolet. Seat can br changed as it is starrng to crack and peel a bit (non issue). Small mirror on the wall as well as a makeup mirror, and bug spray behind it. There were gnats and small ant problem.
The duration of my stay was for 3 nights. It rained most of the time there. This place is made for beautiful weather very inconvenient when it rains due to the living room and bed room on opposite sides. As I said the host offered an umbrella for the rain. There are also light switches to light up the way at night. No wifi in the bedroom was inconvenient at night if you like to use your phone before bed without using data.
Other things to note
Ask permission to use washing machine when i was not there and left me a note saying when he would need to come retrieve clothes and would message me when coming.
3 blocks from the beach
Keys are used to open doors no door knobs
Sergio is a wonderful host happy to help with anything you may need. He also speaks multiple languages. Best host I’ve had.