We never met the host, although we booked the place for 7 nights. The cleaning lady let us in, gave us the keys and explained somethings in Portuguese, which we did not understand at all. We could only communicate with the host via WhatsApp only. There's only daytime security. Nights are noisy until almost 2 am due to the bar below. The apartment is on the 3rd FL so we could hear the incessant chatter almost like a buzzing. No security at night or Sundays. We could not get hot water in the kitchen or washroom sink. Just one English channel was available. The apartment itself is bright and well equipped and comfortable. The location is good for supermarkets, metro, beaches and buses.