This is the second time that I have stayed in Charles' apartment and it was great again. I feel really at home there. The reception staff and other residents are very friendly. The apartment is very clean and comfortable, with loads of books, DVDs, kitchen appliances and cooking utensils, etc. - although I didn't do much cooking as I found loads of local shops and restaurants. I was traveling on my own, working in Rio, and felt very safe in this area. The swimming pool area is clean and there aren't restricted opening as in some other apartments at this time of year as it is now Autumn. Pool is quite small but in my experience, this is quite normal and it's bigger than some of the hotels in Rio. Charles is very easy to communicate with and a great and relaxed host. I would definitely recommend this apartment.