Sophia and her family are super hosts. Her parents live in the house in Urca. They are very charming and helpful people. They made my stay much more comfortable since they offered a lot of tips and recommendations. The apartment is 100% like it looks on the pictures. Additionally, there is a beautiful view of the Christo from the window.
During my stay in Rio, I figured out that Urca definitely is the most recommendable part of Rio de Janeiro for accommodation. It is the only part of the city where you can freely walk around—even after sunset. Locals from other parts of Rio envied me for having my apartment here. Although the vibe of Urca is more like a village's vibe, many people from all over the city come to sit at the mureta (it is a favorite place for locals and tourists) every night to have some beers or make barbecue. This makes it easy to make new contacts and especially to meet locals.
To sum up, I highly recommend a stay in Sophia’s apartment for everyone who wants to visit Rio!