Simone was wonderful as our host and made us very welcome. She was kind to our schedules and even when our flight arrived early and our taxi ride was shorter than expected, she was already at the apartment when we arrived. The apartment is exactly as pictured and described (i.e. photos not shot at a wide angle to make the rooms appear bigger) and Simone left us plenty of the basic stuff so we didn't have to run to the supermarket literally next door immediately. Oh yeah, and a fruit basket as well.

The apartment is cosy but has been tastefully done and is very well located, only a block away from Posto 5, two blocks from the Metro (General Osorio on R. Sa Ferreira) and a 2 minute walk from BRS1/2/3 bus stops. It is also convenient for walks to Arpoador, Ipanema and the Lagoa in the evenings. We didn't use the small bedroom but it will be useful for couples with 1 -2 young children. All in all, it was a great place to stay and we recommend it heartily !