The apartament is outstanding, very spacious and in a great location. We were 8 adults and two small children and were extremely comfortable. We cooked our New Years Eve dinner at the apartment and then walked 2 blocks to the Copacabana beach to watch the Reveillon fireworks.
Although we were concerned because we had received various warnings regarding safety we never felt at risk. It was easy to travel in Uber or taxi to all the main sights with the price ranging from 20 to 40 reales per car for each trip.
Virginia has linens (sheets and towels) of extreme quality and the beds and pillows are very comfortable.
The only recommendation would be to take a pan and a turning spatula as the one there is a bit old and the food sticks.