Here’s a perspective from an American:
This is a great place to stay! I recommend being able to speak Portuguese or have someone who does in your group. The neighbors are very kind—please be polite and say good morning, good afternoon, and good evening.
The gentlemen at Boa, right across the street on the beach know the host and will take great care of you—just let them know what you need each day when you arrive at the beach. :-). My fiancé had an injury there and couldn’t walk back—they helped him get back to the building and one of the host’s neighbors graciously helped him up to the apartment. The staff and security workers asked how he was doing at every opportunity, and we were given clinic information as well. I was amazed by how caring everyone was!
There is a fantastic grocery store a few blocks away, and the Italian restaurant on the ground floor is excellent with great service—I recommend the risotto.
The kitchen has all basic needs—I recommend buying coffee filters and using the red Três Coracoes drip system and hot water from the tea kettle instead of the coffee pot. ;-)
The building has a very nice outdoor shower area—it is important to wash off the sand from the beach prior to entering the building. There is a laundry service available if you don’t want to hand wash clothing and towels.
It was a fantastic stay, and the pictures do not do justice to the views!
We definitely want to visit again!