Fantastic place. By far the best place I've stayed in Rio. Newly renovated apartment. Everything works. Comfortable bed with decent linens. A little street noise, especially on Thursdays with the street market, but not nearly as bad as most places in Rio. Also, the unit is on the second floor, no need to deal with rickety elevators. The location couldn't be better. Two blocks from the beach, close to great restaurants (Sushi, Mexican, Lebanese, etc) as well as Pao de Acucar (grocery store). Would absolutely stay again.