Tatiana and her husband are excellent hosts and very easy to communicate with. When we did have an issue, as with the shower not draining, they responded quickly.

The location is superb for anyone who plans to spend time at the LXFactory and/or all the attractions in Belem. If you're willing to walk a bit (as we were), most of the other areas can be easily visited on foot as well. If you're not the walking type, multiple bus routes and two train stations are just a few minutes away.

If you're a craft beer enthusiast, there is a superb brewpub, Quimera, just a few minutes walk from the apartment. The food is good, the beer is fantastic, and the wonderful owners are on-site.

The only real downside to the apartment is the lack of air conditioning. We (two Americans, accustomed to having A/C) found it a bit uncomfortable a couple of times when the temperature spiked and there was no breeze. If the wind is blowing and you open all the windows, things will stay relatively cool. It should also be noted that the LXFactory generates some serious traffic on Friday and Saturday nights which will be noticeably louder if the windows are open. We stayed for a month and became used to it after a couple days.