The host is very attentive and responsive. I had some issues which included killing 2 huge cockroachs, the electricity going out 2x's and issues with the AC. There is only AC in the bedroom and it barley cools the room, they brought be a portable fan which was absolutely necessary. I think this would be a great short term spot in the winter, summer if you don't mind heat. The host also never told me to leave the key with the doorman and I left it inside the apt which caused a big drama so I would be careful about that. On the positive it's very budget and on a very nice street in Rio which is very calm.