Communication was very good and our booking was very last minute as I had booked another apartment that I was not happy with. Hosts where away so they arranged a gentleman to drop the keys off etc and this went smoothly.
Apartment was large and airy. Had everything we needed including washer and dryer. A very central location 5 mins walk from the beach and on the way you pass Amir resturant which is superb and vey good value for money. A definate must. Only a 10 min taxi drive to sugar loaf. Also tourist office that has minibuses to Christ the redeemer go early to avoid crowds opens at 8am :-)
Foreign tourists FYI Brazilian apartments tend not to have kettles or toasters. :-)
Lovely friendly hosts good with messages etc and very helpful.