The host Joao is friendly and was flexible with check-in time.
First impression when I checked in was a bit of a shock because based on the photos, I thought it was modern. But the apartment was really old building and requires quite a bit of maintenance. I've noticed a really bad smell in the bedroom on the first day and noticed molds in the bathroom and air conditioner vent. There were ants in the kitchen in bedroom areas. Considering it is an old building, the ceilings and walls are very thin. Expect to hear loud chair scrapping from upstairs till 2-3AM and next door neighbor playing loud music and crying baby. I also found the security guard at the building not friendly at all. There are issues where you can try to fix it on your own and ask the host to help resolve; but there are sometimes issues beyond your control.