First if all... this review is not to "bash" the host, but to give an honest assessment of my visit / experience at this accomodation!
This is /was a very nice apartment... but, there were some issues that were present...
The Check -In was with Anderson (very nice guy) who took time to explain about the apartment particulars... and the "house rules" etc...
1. There is a Portero at the building, but he was never there at the desk (in case of an emergency).
2. The entire apartment is nice...especially the kitchen, with newer appliances... but the Coffee Maker does not work... and the Refigerator makes a loud (intermittent) winding noise... but works well.
3. The apartment is situated across from a Bar /Restuarant, which can be very loud until late night /early morning... but, Anderson "did" mention that... no problem.
4. There are a few small gecko's /lizards in the apartment, which made me "very uncomfortable" trying to relax or sleep in the apartment... causing an early departure for me.
This issue was reported to the host "Helder" who (after some contention) adjusted my stay for an early departure...(after i showed him photo and video evidence) due to the small reptiles in the apartment... no problem.
Overall... (other than the gecko's /lizards) it's a very nice accomodation.