The apartment is very nice and has everything you need. Big - definitely larger than you would expect from the photos. There is an open terrace, where it is nice to drink tea or coffee. The sun goes up from the other side of the house, so the terrace and the windows are in shadow in the morning. The location is perfect - close to Lagoa, 5-7 minutes to bus stop, 2-3 minutes to the closest Bike Rio stations. And at the same time sufficiently far from busy roads. Safe - you pass one guard when entering the street where the house is located, and then there is also a doorman. Communication with the host Paola was very nice and easy, and fast especially through WhatsApp. Paola is very helpful, and you can always count on her in any difficult situation (I had one due to the problems with my flights back home).
All in all, my highest recommendations to Paola and her apartment! Hope I will have a chance to stay here again!