While the place is pretty basic on all levels, ideal for one person I think it would a little cramped for more than one, the place is in a perfect location especially for the price. You are one block from the beach and a 10-minute walk to the metro. For me, it was also ideal as I was in Rio for a language school and it was only a 20-minute walk to the school. While I never actually met Mauricio as his friend/biz partner checked me in and out, he lives in the building and is super nice. With that said Mauricio was always quick to answer my texts/emails. He also was great in that I had to extend my stay a few days and he was able to do it on great terms.