The apartment was as advertised, very clean, comfortable and great location just steps from Copacabana beach. We did not meet Duda, as he was tied up with an issue at another property. However, the doorman was alerted to our arrival and we had no issues accessing the apartment. There were a few beers left in the fridge, which was a nice welcome. Wi-Fi signal was good, not slow. Also was very helpful having the washer/dryer. Washing detergent etc were provided!
Duda sent a lot of great recommendations for nearby grocery stores, restaurants and bars so we were able to get our bearings pretty quickly. The little local spots next door also had great tasting food for cheap. Duda was very responsive with any questions we had. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.