Luiz is a very generous, helpful and pragmatic host finding easy straightforward solutions for all of our requests and questions. The apartment is fully equipped. We did not miss anything, esp. in the kitchen we found a lot more equipment than we used during our stay. In the neighbourhood you find everything like supermarkets, drugstores, bars, restaurants, ... all what you could need for your trip. The street in front of the house is a bit noisy. If you can handle that, the appartment is your perfect base for your trip to Rio!