As an American not currently able to speak Portuguese, this location was perfect for me. It was within walking distance to my company's office in the "Downtown" area, steps from the beach and surrounded by restaurants, grocery stories and other services. The apartment requires a little updating/fresh paint but appears to be headed that way with new cooking utensils arriving during my stay. Alessandro and his local friend Ana were very responsive to my questions via text. I will stay again and suggest his place for my co-workers.