The apartment itself is an older apartment that has been re-done for the most part. Paulo is an exceptional host. He was very accommodating and very communicative throughout my entire stay. I had some issues with the water heater, but Paulo reached out immediately to help resolve the situation. He was also very accommodating during checkout, letting me leave my luggage during the day. The location, in Copanema (between Copacabana and Ipanema) is ideal if you're looking to hit the beaches of Rio.