Andre was a very welcoming host. Even though he could not be there himself, he provided a friend to greet and orient us. His description of the apartment and facilities was quite accurate and complete. We enjoyed the neighborhood as well. The only drawbacks were the four flights of stairs (which Andre had told us about) and the exuberant nightlife which forced us to close the windows in order to sleep. It was quite warm but we were provided with a fan. Really, the exhausting climb was the only reason we would consider an alternative.