Casa de Thiago has a wonderful view and the hosts were very nice. We stayed for two days at the beginning of January, and enjoyed the free breakfast, views, and proximity to the beach. We had a little trouble finding the place (it's way up on the hill), but friendly people in the neighborhood showed us the way. Thiago's mother, whom we met during our stay, was very helpful and communicative, which was a relief. We practically had our own floor and bathroom, until another guest came the second day (who was also very nice) and the room and bathroom was spacious and clean. We came at the end of one of the hottest weeks, so the room was a bit hot despite the two ceiling fans. It's only about a 10-minute walk downhill to the beach and you can take a moto-taxi back up for $3 or $4 Reals. We would definitely recommend this place for a nice place to relax.