Carlos was very helpful and kind before and during stay. His mother was waiting for us with the keys at the moment we arrived. The appartment is bright and spacious, the extra bed/sofa is very hard. Wifi works fine. Lots of 110V three plug sockets, but you might need adaptors. There is a doorman until 20:30pm. The location is excellent, three blocks from Copacabana, always people at street and therefore feels safe also at night. Supermarkets & groceries nearby. At the backside of the building and thus no noise. Big fritch and microwave but if you like cooking like me, utensilis are very limited (ex. no can opener, old pans, no oven dish so oven is useless). I would recommend the owner to renew and complete a little bit.