I had an excellent time at Francisca's apartment! It's the perfect place for anyone looking for a fully equipped home in an excellent non-tourist location. There's plenty of commerce and different supermarkets nearby, and it takes only a 10-minute ride on the subway (the station is really close to the apartment) to reach the busier, more tourist-oriented neighborhoods, such as Copacabana and Ipanema. Everything in the house was in good condition and working perfectly, and contacting the owners for information or even tips regarding transportation and points of interest in the area was always easy. The only warnings that might be necessary would be to make sure to bring a repellent for the mosquitoes and keep the sweets off the counter because of the ants that'll show up. Still, those were very small setbacks: I would definitely stay there again, and I strongly recommend the place to other travelers!