I am used to renting rooms and flats around the globe, but that was my first time in Brazil ( even though I am Brazilian) and I did not feel comfortable at all.
Highlights:
Host was texting me to complain she woke up early to receive me before check in (I did not ask her)
She made me remove my shoes and carry them directly to my room. Made clear shoes should not be used in the flat (this is not common in BR and it is not advertised)
When in the bathroom, you can only take your clothes off when inside the shower box
There is a broken scale in the middle of the bathroom, but the host mentioned to take care to not trip over it (why keep it there?)
The toilet has a cover made of fluffy tissue, not hygienic at all.
The apartment smells like cigarettes because even though you can’t smoke in the flat (except in a designated area), the owner smokes constantly there so the smell spreads.
If you want privacy and do not want to feel the host is having you as a favour, I do not recommend