Carlos is a top notch host! First he was super accommodating as we had an early morning flight. Carlos is also a local tour guide and very knowledgeable of the area. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND you consider hiring him to show you around. He's fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Not only will you learn a ton, he was special access to skip lines. For example, the bookstore is a top tourist destination. If you go with Carlos - you just walk right in and you don't need to pay an entrance fee! That's the value of having a licensed tour guide with you!
The place was a perfect location. Super easy to get around and felt comfortable walking around even late at night. The main street is well lit. The apartment was clean and comfortable. There were a lot of stairs to get down to the apartment. Carlos helped us with the luggage. It wasn't so bad. We shared the bathroom with another guest. We couldn't hear the other guest - so I would say it's pretty quiet. It's not the most beautiful looking place, but it was perfect for what we wanted. And it gets extra points just because of Carlos's hospitality. I would highly recommend this place!