Good place, and location is excellent! 3-4 minutes by foot to either Ipanema (do go!), Copacabana (don't) or the metro, all on a quiet and safe street with a taxi stop and a very convenient supermarket across. Apartment is simple/modest but offered everything I needed, from reliable WiFi to a blender for tropical shakes. OK kitchen with big fridge, great shower and everything absolutely clean. Karina was flexible with check-in/out (I arrived late at night) and reliable when contacted. Would definitely recommend this over the typical tourist hotel.