Very nice but small studio on a block I am personally fond of because its a quiet street within easy walking distance to the metro and various restaurants, cafes, and other places I frequented on an earlier trip. Its about four blocks from the beach.
To be sure the space is quite small and I wouldn't recommend it for more than two people. The bed is comfy and has an enormous amount of underbed storage. Seriously, a Wisconsin family could store all their winter clothes under the bed. And there is a wardrobe with more drawers, shelves, and places to hang your clothes. I wish I had this much storage in my room!
The space is also stylishly decorated and a girlfriend who visited me commented that the studio must belong to a woman.
The kitchen is very basic but there is a washing machine too. The bathroom had some toiletries as well as towels ready. The windows are limited but at least the sun isn't shining into your room at 5AM ( a reality during the summer months in Rio).
I did not get to meet the host as my bus arrived two hours after our scheduled check-in time. But, she kept in touch was concerned if everything was to my satisfaction.