It was a pleasure to stay in this well designed and decorated apartment. It was clean and comfortable. There's no difference from the advertised pictures. The apartment is close to the beach and has a metro station nearby. Bakeries and supermarkets can be reached in 5-10min. The hosts Ivan and Alire are amazing people and very considerate. Regarding the apartment it is important to know that it's close to a Favela. The favela is considered under control though as security forces are operating inside the favela. When taking an Uber late in the evening it is recommended to explain to the driver that you are a tourist living in apartment xy because some drivers might not want to pick you up without a short notice due to the closeness to the favela. The way to the apartment might be a little exhausting especially on hot summer days cause you need to go uphill on an uneven road. However, I highly recommend the apartment, as you can see how the locals live, interact with them (they were all pretty nice in the residence) and enjoy the interior of the apartment as well as the beautiful view!