Marcelo was amazing! He had stocked the fridge with essentials, left us the ingredients for a Brazilian cocktail, and walked us around the neighborhood to show us key features.
The apartment and the neighborhood were just as described although we didn't see any monkeys.
The beach was minutes away, as were taxis and public transportation.
This was our first experience with Airbnb and it proved worthwhile. We did not worry about the security of our valuables as we have with some hotels. We were able to cook when we wanted (primarily breakfast), wash our clothes, and experience some local home life.