Natascha was very communicative during my stay. She was unable to meet me for check-in, so I met her sweet mother instead. The apartment is well situated in Lapa, near tons of bars and restaurants and a quick walk from Centro and Santa Teresa. Natascha even recommended a few dance events for me to check out, based on having told her I loved dancing. The apartment itself is cute, just as pictured, and very clean. I was very comfortable staying there. The neighborhood was a bit on the noisy side, so if you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs. The street at night is a little desolate, so as a single, female traveler it didn't feel super safe, however I didn't encounter any issues. The building's front desk was very thorough monitoring access to the building. It was challenging at times to explain to a new guard who you were in limited Portuguese, but everyone was very friendly and it was comforting to know that they took security seriously. A large grocery store is located just a few blocks away, if you are a self-caterer. Conveniently located near nightlife and activities, Natascha's apartment was a great place to stay!