Bianca's place is fine for a weekend crash pad, but I'd consider a different place for a longer stay. It's a very basic small apartment, and despite being fairly close to the beach and some coffee shops, it lacks charm and comforts that should come at this price. The bed is small and the mattress is cheap. The cookware is very basic. No beach gear is stocked (sunbrella/chair, etc). The sink doesn't drain well (mentioned it to the host and she insisted that it's fine). The hot water for the shower is very finnicky (fire will go out on the instant water heater as you try to moderate temp). There is a fair amount of street noise, but that comes with the territory in most places near the beach in Rio. The "no guests allowed" policy is also highly restrictive. There is no washer (nor a drying rack), and the places nearby charge $20-25 USD to wash sheets, and charge by the clothing piece for laundry. I've stayed in a number of places in Rio, and this one didn't feel like home. The neighborhood, nonetheless, makes it worth the gamble if you're on the fence.