The best thing about staying at Augusto's place was that he was always there. Which means any help, any information, was always at hand.
The location is great. Well connected by bus and train. The airport is 15-20 minutes away (late at night).
Augusto has a large house and very nicely decorated. Tasteful. And yes, the three dogs, hardly bark. I would say, unless you were told there are dogs in the house, you would never guess they were there.
I would recommend staying with him.
And yes, there is an elevator, which means you dont have to lug your suitcase up the stairs to the sixth floor. And great views from the balcony too!