First, Paulo is an amazing host! He was always available, reliable, communicating in a clear way and making sure that everyone felt at home. With the following, I want to give future guests a quick overview of the pros and cons.
Pro:
- Private bathroom and aircon. What a blessing for summer in Rio!
- Absolutely stunning common areas.
Con:
- The area is not entirely safe and there are some dodgy people hanging around
- The bedroom is right next to one of the shared bathrooms with a little whole in between close to the ceiling. That's probably why the bedroom is always a bit smelly and even smells moldy. Also, you cannot avoid hearing other people take a shower or do other bathroom stuff
- The room and the private batroom have definitely had better days. The matress is old and dirty, the sink is damaged and very fragile
For the price and if you don't mind "very basic", it's worth a try. Otherwise you should pick another room or airbnb.
Thank you for your kindness, Paulo e até logo!