Check in was easy and the cleanliness of the property was great. It takes about an hour to get to the property from Manhattan using public transport and costs around $7-8 dependent on transportation method.
We were locked out on New Years Eve in the rain and it took 1.5 hours before the host responded. I was laughed at over the phone and was told that ‘stuff happens’ - stuff that shouldn’t happen when you are a paying customer. It took an additional 1.5 hours for us to regain access to the property. Other than that the host was helpful in providing local recommendations and was responsive.
The property is located in a predominantly Brazilian area which has great food for reasonable prices. There is also a supermarket within walking distance that is comprehensive.