This is a dream penthouse. Amazing location (there is a supermarket right next to the building), it’s steps from the beach (the part where there are hardly any waves + stand up paddling rentals), it’s a short walk to the subway, and has a terrace to die for with lots of plants, a Hammock, a desk to work/have breakfast, and daily visits from hummingbirds and song birds @3pm whichmade my day every day.
I even bought a hummingbird feeder, which I left at the house for future guests. Just make sure you buy proper hummingbird food at the store downstairs and wash the bottle every 3 days. The song birds like sweet fruits (papaya, mango, banana).
Ricardo and Nilda are outstanding hosts. The house is well equipped so I didn’t have to ask for anything extra during my month long stay.
It gets hot outside but the apartment is nice and cool so you don’t need to run the AC on most days. If you must, be mindful that electricity is super expensive in Brazil. Be nice and water the plants 1-2x a week while you are there! It helps Ricardo maintain the place and it is therapeutic :-)