I stayed at Michel’s place for a little bit over a month. It was during the holidays and Michel was out of town for most of my stay. During that time, and especially if you consider the cost, his place was one of the best places I’ve ever visited. The room is small, just like the pictures show, but the bed is big and comfortable. You get your own TV with cable and WiFi is good. You have a nice desk if you need a laptop-friendly room . You’re allowed to use some of the food, like cereal, white rice, or some bread, which is nice. There’s a supermarket two blocks away. And even though there’s another Airbnb room next to this one, the whole place felt peaceful and quiet. Of course, that might vary depending on who’s staying there.
Once Michel returned, it did get a bit noisier. You have the living room and kitchen right outside the door, and he would work from there so you overhear phone calls since he sets up his desk in the kitchen. I’m not saying it’s noisy, but it’s just not as peaceful.
If you don’t have a car, you’ll need two buses to reach the tourist area. It’s not far away so an Uber won’t be expensive.
Overall, Michel’s place ranges from a very good value to an amazing value, so it’s fully recommended.