Stayed for a week the last week in March. Apartment is on the 7th floor of a building with elevators and 24-hour doormen, about 200 meters from the Cinelandia VLT and Cinelandia Metro stations, and 10-12 minutes walk to Lapa district. Checked in with the doorman, went to the apartment, and found that Lucineide had left a fruit basket and two large bottles of water. The apartment is spacious and has a window but with frosted glass and thus no outside view except if you open the window. The kitchen and bathroom are small but functional: however, the only hot water is in the shower. The TV has some English-language channels, which was welcome for a non-Portuguese speaker. The bed is very comfortable but might be a little too small for a very tall person. The Wi-fi is very good but had to ask which network to connect to. The apartment is also very quiet, so good for sleep.
Lucineide is a very responsive host, and got back to me very quickly when I had a question or needed some information. The apartment is spacious and functional, in a great location, and provided me a very pleasant stay. I recommend staying here and would stay again if I return to Rio.