We loved Mario's place! The apartment sits right atop Joatinga Beach, a very small but beautiful beach, a surfer's spot. The beach is public but tiny, so it gets very crowded on weekends. But the weekday we arrived, we had the beach for ourselves at the end of the day. The apartment has everything you need for a few days of relaxation and to take in the breathtaking views (from every room, very unique). The Duplex is in a small gated condominium, 10 min by car from Barra Beach. The condominium has direct and private access to the beach (over some rocks and through the water), the public access is from the other side. The beach is good accessible but requires good health and has no infrastructure.
The host Ana was wonderful; very flexible and quick to respond, she lives close by and gave us some great tips and was super helpful.
Many thanks for making our stay and unforgettable experience!