I was traveling solo this trip, so safety was very important to me. Celso's apartment is in the heart of the city and close to the metro, shops, and several of the more popular squares. I always felt safe at night, and also when I got up early to take pictures of the sunrise. (Highly recommend!)
The apartment has six rooms and three bathrooms. I never had to wait to use the bathroom, and only crossed paths with two other guests during my three nights there, both of whom were very friendly.
I was in room 206, which had cheerful decorations, a comfy bed, high ceilings, hangers, a desk, and a lock on the door. It was very comfortable, roomy and clean. Also, the wifi was nice and strong! (Let's be real -- that's very important.)
Bur most importantly, Celso was a very helpful and patient host. He took the time to talk about his sight-seeing recommendations with me, and said he was always reachable by text if I had any questions or issues. He was also kind enough to explain how to navigate a bus trip up north when I couldn't decipher the website's timetable.
Bottom line: I was so happy to come home to this apartment at the end of my busy days. Obrigada, Celso!