This is my third (3rd) stay at this location in the last year, although under two management companies. I want to be positive so the location is great, the apartment is very large with multiple areas for privacy. The building security, cleaning staff, check in and check out people are great. You will not meet the host as this is a management company like many apartments in Rio. However, this is ok. The biggest issue that continues with this apartment is that the owner or management company do not do adequate repairs. Sinks are not draining, paint is pealing and many small small maintenance things. Remember that the average Brazilian makes in a month what this place costs in a day. In fact around Christmas this place is US$1,000 which is an incredible amount even if you share the cost with others. SO, considering the cost for this apartment, guests should expect not to see stains on walls or maintenance problems. Again, again this is a great location right in the center of everything and I would stay there again. But, for the price, the place should be better maintained.