Great value and great location. This apartment is comfortable and well suited for a longer stay. The building is within safe walking distance of banks, restaurants, grocery stores and the subway. It is staffed 24 hours a day by long-term employees, and feels very secure. Margareth is a pleasant and helpful host, though I really did not need to contact her while there, partly because I was familiar with Rio de Janeiro vacation rentals from previous stays, but mostly because I did not run into any problems during this one.