Jose's apartment was great! It is clean, simply but nicely decorated, and in a great location (1 block from the beach near posto 9 and 8). The apartment is also a 5-10 minute walk to the lake.
We had stayed in a hotel apartment a few days before coming to Jose's place and enjoyed Jose's place much more. The kitchen was fully equipped--we were able to bake, cook, and make smoothies. There is a washing machine which is really convenient and the apartment gets great light and has a nice street view. A little loud at night on the weekends if the window is open but we were able to sleep without a problem.
Additionally, Jose was a wonderful hosts--friendly, accommodating, and addressed any questions or issues we had. This is the best place for the value and location that my partner and I have stayed at in Rio.