The location is perfect. 5 minutes walk to the beach, 5 minutes to all shops and restaurants, supermarkets, bars, metro. 15 minutes walk to Copacabana. The building is safe and concierge is great.
The apartment is in need of a total renovation. The carpet is dirty, the electrics need rewiring. And the place could do with a comfortable place to sit, the bed a new mattress. Also the road noise is 24hrs.
We just felt that the location alone doesn't justify the price. If the hosts gave it a bit of renovation and added better fixtures and furniture the price would be right