What a great stay at Mari's place. I'll stay again when I'm in Rio. The apartment is indeed spacious and very comfortable and has everything you need, including a washing machine. The neighborhood is great, I felt totally safe all the time. All amenities are nearby, like restaurants, grocery store, bank, metro stop, and a really good wine shop. And the apartment is close to the beach. Also, it's really easy to get a cab right from her street. Good wifi, too, unlike nearly every hotel I stayed at in Brazil. Mari was very quick to reply when I had questions.