The place is great! I stayed 5 weeks, and I would highly recommend staying. I work from home, had great internet connection. Two friends joined me for Carnival, and there was tons of room to spread out. I think the last person's comment about check-in being strange is not fair- I found check-in very easy. Andrea was very friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The place is very nice and has nice things and furniture in it. I think Andrea being there at the beginning was important or I wouldn't have known how to operate everything in the house. This was my first time in Rio. Location is superb. Right between Copacabana and Ipanema, grocery store around the corner, everything you would need within walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.