This is my 2nd time staying at Silvia's apartment. Her and her husband provide excellent service and are very good a communicating prior to checking-in and during the stay. They are available with advice and tips for Rio and handle any questions or issues quickly. This was my 5th time to Rio and I can tell you that the apartment is optimally located about a 3 minute walk from the beach and it's directly across the street from one of the only 24hr supermarkets in Rio. The apartment is excellent and is convenient and safe. I would recommend this apartment to my friends and I will likely stay here again when I come back to Rio.