The apartment is exactly as pictured on the website-- very clean and tasteful, tho small. Marcia was very gracious and helpful. We had a small problem with hot water in the shower ( didn't realize that to get hot water, you have to turn the water on only half way) but she had an electrician come out quickly-- tho it turns out there wasn't anything wrong.
Lapa is very festive and loud every night, so if you are a light sleeper, it might not be the right location for you
It is close to the Lapa steps and to Santa Teresa, which we enjoyed a lot.