Mauricio’s place is in a very good location for people who want to chill on the beach. The window has a nice view of the beach and you wake up with birds singing on the tree in front of your window. The neighborhood is very secure, during the carnival, we walked home day and night and it was fine. Also the building has a doorman 24/7. There are supermarkets and cheap restaurants nearby. It is a little far from the subway (1.8 km around 20-25min on foot). It’s walkable but if you want to make a stop at the house during the day it can be tiresome. There are bus stops to the center which are closer than the subway. The room is clean but the common areas became a little dirty after the first days. We stayed here for 4 nights and during that time didn’t see any cleaning. Mauricio is a very attentive and helpful host. He gives tips about the neighborhood and touriatic attractions and he is always ready to help. This is a basic room with a sea view in an old house with basic facilities. It can be a good option with a low price for a few days but for a high price during the carnival for 4 nights it became quiet depressive for us.