4 of us stayed in this apartment for 5 nights and it was a wonderful experience! Marilia is definitely one of the best hosts I’ve had using AirBnB, as she’s very welcoming, sweet, and generous.
Some pros:
- Marilia’s welcoming arms
- Detailed booklet provided with information on the apartment and things to do in the area
- Smooth communication with host
- Flexible check-in/ check-out times
- Plenty of space (and stylish too)
- Great balcony to chill on and enjoy a view of the ocean
- Sparkling clean
- Well-stocked apartment (particularly the kitchen)
- Beach towels in addition to bathroom towels provided
- Beach was very close by
Some cons:
- Poor wifi connection (it mostly worked in the living room and even then it was slow and unreliable)
- Shower temperature was testy and difficult to adjust (when adjusting, it would suddenly get extremely hot/cold without any in-between)
- Walls are thin, so we could often hear neighbours in evening (mostly when kids would shout) and the neighbourhood dogs bark throughout the day and night (so bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper)
- Public transportation in the area is unreliable (sometimes we had to wait hours for a bus to arrive, contrary to the timetable), so come with a car if you can