Renata was a very welcoming host and met with us the moment that we arrived at the apartment. she gave us a quick tour and told us how to operate some things in the apartment. She also gave us a guide on some of the tourist areas to visit as well as nightlife.
The neighborhood was in a great location with many bars and restaurants and local grocery stores. The beach was a 10 minute walk away, so there wasn't much of a need to go too far for most activities.