I LOVED my stay at Anselmo’s place! I stayed there for four weeks so I had time to get a great feel for the place and the neighborhood. I stayed there alone and it was really perfect for me. I had doubts before booking because I thought it was a bit small, but it was the perfect amount of space for me. The location is AWESOME! You have everything a your doorstep! The beach, restaurants, drugstores, supermarkets, gym, bike station, buses, etc. The lateral view to the beach is really beautiful! I enjoyed just staring out the window in the morning. The place was clearly renovated at some point. The water pressure is awesome. The bed and pillows are perfectly comfortable. The TV works fine. There is everything you need in this small apartment. Anselmo is a very sweet guy. I would have loved to stay longer but I decided to go explore other parts of Brazil. I would definitely stay again.
However, keep in mind that the apartment is located in a busy area, so if you’re looking for a place where you don’t hear a sound, this may not be the place for you. The soundproof windows do a great job at reducing the street noise to a minimum, but you still hear it. It was not a problem for me however, I slept like a baby. Also, the internet is VERY slow. So much that I could not use it at all on my phone, I had to use my plan’s internet all the time. I did mention it to Anselmo, and I think that with a better internet, it would really bring the place to the next level. Thankfully it was strong enough for Netflix on the TV and my computer. Thank you Anselmo! I would come again and recommend it to my friends and family.