I stayed at Monica's place only for a week, but I felt like home from the start! She is a wonderful, classy, and considerate lady willing to share plenty of advice about what to eat, where to go, and how to stay safe. Monica will do her best to make you feel welcome and you will know it from the first cup of coffee (which to my delight it was offered to me as soon as I arrived).
The room is very cosy and it has a ceiling fan for the hot summer nights; the shower is also very good!! Overall, the place is in an excellent location, only a few minutes away from both beaches, bus/metro stops, and markets. You must be okay with dogs as they sleep next door, but they are cute and well-behaved.
An excellent stay on my behalf! Muito obrigada, Monica!