Nicolas was a wonderful host. The apartment was beautifully set up and he welcomed us warmly. There were some snacks and drinks for us, and everything was very clean. The best part of the apartment though is the view and the location. It's easy to walk down into Baixa or Bairro Alto. There are stairs to get up the hill which weren't that hard and the street was very quiet. The apartment was also remodeled very nicely with a great bathroom, new floors, thoughtful furniture and some photos Nicolas took on the wall (he's a photographer). All around, great spot!