We enjoyed our stay here for several reasons. Number one, for the price we had space. And we were glad we were not on top of each other trying to cram into a 1 bedroom with couch in the living room which was our other comparably priced options. We had five staying comfortably. I also like the old building and the setup of the place. It is quiet. The kitchen if you use it is actually really nice. The market is across the street on the weekend. It is more convenient for buses than metro but really with the dollar a 4 to 1 taxis most places are cheaper then 4 people on the bus. I have been to Rio 15 times probably in my life and stayed in Ipanema and Copacabana. I like this area better than I do the area of Copacabana closer to Ipanema...to be specific I like the area between and a block either side of Arcoverde and Siquiera Campos Metro stations.There are a lot of places to eat just a few blocks away. You get the value of Copacabana, and the hustle and bustle, but it is still easy to spend the day in Ipanema and enjoy the ride back. For most people, the surprise might be that the apartment is a little more worn than it appears in the excellent photos, but the beds are comfortable and things are really well supplied. To be picky, the TV could be better, the place is really really hot outside the bedrooms which you have to keep closed to keep cool, and at night there was a bad sewage smell coming up out of the plumbing that absolutely had to be contained by keeping the doors closed. The main bed was very comfortable. But, really, I just loved the space of the place, the eating area is nice and open, the balcony nice, the kitchen is just great to use and I really appreciated all the things provided- this was so appreciated. I would here rent again. Oh. Both showers were nice, tiled, pleasant to take a shower, good water pressure and temperature. And....the door staff guys downstairs are really nice helpful guys. It is a really quiet space,and you can stretch out and I think this is a premium for us. Thanks to Ana Chrystina for a good stay and we hope to come again.