Great and convenient location for a beach holiday. Supermarket and restaurants close by (walking distance). The apartment is tidy and offers everything you need bar the washer which was listed. Instead you have a laundry service which is very expensive and not suitable for long stays. Monique and the hotel staff are very helpful and friendly and try their best to assist.
You will need a car or take a bus/taxi to go to the nearest shopping Centre or if you consider going to Rio's Centre. Traffic is conjested and very chaotic/dangerous unless you are a local. Even as a pedestrian you have to deal with poor conditions of foot paths and drivers that run red lights. I stayed for 4 weeks and needed to stay in this location and overall it was all good.