Overall, the place was very nice. Communication with the owner was excellent. The building security and residents was friendly. The location is 13 minute walk from the beach, which was not far for me but I like to walk. You have to cross a busy highway near the apartment to go and return which is was dangerous at times. Sometimes waited 8-10 minutes to get across and now add the 13 miniutes on top of that to get to the beach. The apartment masterbed is on the side of the busy highway. I had my ear plugs, so please don't forget your or you will have trouble sleeping. Grocery store is very close. I was able to cook simple breakfast meals every morning. Standard size refrigerator was especially beneficial. 2 tv's in the apartment, I suggest bringing your firestick for the masterbed tv. I traveled solo so this apartment was good for me. Wifi is was fast! I enjoyed my stay I was able to ride the metro/subway and visiited different parts of Rio.