We stayed 6 nights, 4 adults and two of them elderly. Let me start by saying that Jan is fabulous and I’m sure he would jump in to help with anything you could possibly need.
Positives:
-large bed was comfortable
-shower was hot
-fridge was large
-Plenty of seating
-an extra toilet
-washing machine worked (although without soap provided and it needed to be cleaned)
-Master bedroom had air conditioner
-internet is good and fast
-We saw monkeys in the trees in the back.
-street parking was possible
-10 minute walk to ipanema
Negatives:
-the apartment is adjacent to the community “Cantagalo”and it is true to its name. You will hear dogs, chickens, loud music and yelling just about every night. It’s loud.
-the fan in the small room is extremely loud, even after Jan was kind enough to come and even bring a technician.
-the place was not well cleaned and there were no cleaning supplies provided (rags or disinfect)
-the closet is very smelly. It smells of mold and urine.
-the kitchen has old and unusable pots and pans. There was a citrus juicer that we bought oranges for and it didn’t even work.
-my bedsheet had a bloodstain
-The seating is all a bit dingy.
Overall, we didn’t have a great stay and unfortunately I wouldn’t stay here again the main reasons of the noise, smell, cleanliness and beds.