PROS:
Augusto is a wonderful host who takes pride in his neighborhood and city. He gave us a full walk through the apartment and was Akins to share suggestions for food and care.
I recommend the apartment for couples, students or individual travels that will spend minimal time in their apartment and exploring the city.
CONS:
It’s pretty bare, with a TV only in one of the rooms. The bathrooms are very small so if you are a larger person you will not be comfortable. He shower also doesn’t have hot or lukewarm water, just one faucet with cold water, you can’t control the water temperature.
I work from home and the internet speed was slow and disconnected in the middle of two meetings on my first day for over an hour. My phone would often disconnect and the only place with internet connection was the large room and living room. while Augusto was responsive ultimately he only offered to loan me an additional modem and have me purchase my own internet at my own expense, which is unacceptable.
The and the apartment itself was a bit loud with the dog every morning and neighbors playing music. The apartment was presentable but not fully clean nor did it have plastic bags in the trashcan, or paper towels. The cloth towels were also indistinguishable from the towels that are used to clean the floor (Brazilian custom). When I asked Augusto about the cleanliness, he noted that cleaning was not possible before my check in and that he can send someone days later which again is unacceptable.
I was seeking a calm place since I would be recovering from a surgery in the next two months and this listing did not explicitly note there wasn’t an elevator. I kindly told the host that I would be changing the dates of my reservation to leave to a new place, he was not empathetic and instead told me that I should have visited the unit before and that he would not be refunding me.
I kindly disagree because this platform is base sim trust and accuracy of photos expectations.
CONCLUSION:
I ended up leaving early to another Airbnb. I highly recommend only if you are seeking a simple place to sleep, with an incredible location and convenience, not quite the place you want to call home for a few months.
Thank you either way Augusto, I appreciate you hosting me for a few days.