We did not meet Giselle as she was travelling but she arranged for her friend Gabrielle to greet us and show us around. The apartment is pretty small, as shown in the listing, but has all the essentials you need for a short stay in Rio. The apartment is in a great spot for the bars and clubs of Lapa, and there are always people walking around so it feels safe. This is Lapa, so be prepared for lots of music and laughter until the early morning most nights. Great for a party not if you are an early bird. Giselle had just installed air conditioning before our visit, which was essential for us. The small size of the apartment and Rio summer weather around carnival was HOT so we were glad to that we could be comfortable in the apartment. The concierge in the lobby was great, always happy to look after the keys and laugh at my attempted Portugese. It was a nice feature to have in case you needed to ask questions, but we could also contact Gabrielle via Whatsapp and she was very good at helping us when we needed anything. During our stay, I accidentally tripped and broke a pane of glass in the shower. I informed Giselle and Gabrielle straight away and over the course of a few days we agreed how everything should be put right, very fair. Overall, I would recommend this apartment for singles or couples looking for a short stay in Rio who are looking for a lively place to base themselves for a mixture of sightseeing and partying.