Check-in and communication with Silvia was very easy. She is a great host, very friendly and helpful. The apartment is as described, quite basic though, bathroom on the small side but overall quite well equipped. By far the best feature of the apartment is the location, you're almost right next to the beach, and just one block away from the main street (Rua Visconde de Piraja) full of shops, Supermarkets, bars and restaurants. The metro station is also very close so you have great transport options. Overall I had a good stay.