The apartment is big with all amenities that are needed and a great balcony and views of Lapa. The location is great, it is located right on the main street in Lapa, noisy at the weekends but great atmosphere and safe for gringos if they don't go walking off down the side streets. The building is very secure, multitude of shops, restaurants, and bars with in a stones throw from the building. Fernanda was very responsive and detailed with any questions i had.