TERRIBLE experience.
Probably this place works for locals but for foreigners I do not recommend this place.
Starting by the fact that we couldn’t even use this place nor getting a refund, why?
1. Cuz when we took an Uber to this place once we got there he turned back and said: “This is not a good place, this is the entrance to a favela, this is dangerous” we got back and got a second opinion from a taxi (who also consulted a police officer nearby) and they advised us to not stay there.
2. The entrance has two little barracks that do not allow public transportation to get it, meaning you have to walk +1,5 km to get to the place.
3. We tried to negotiate a refund (at least half of it) we didn’t use the place for a night! With no success, the host tried to pick us up (which we appreciate) but we already booked another place as emergency cuz we landed almost midnight and the communication with the host at the moment was pretty poor, starting by the fact we couldn’t even call him as there is no phone listed on his account, the Uber tried to reach him back but he couldn’t because of this.
Again, this is nothing personal against Paulo, but I do consider this information should be said and visible for everyone to be aligned on expectations.
P.s AirBnB support, couldn’t do much in this case they said.