This apartment is in a really safe area of the South Zone of Rio. The apartment complex is incredibly safe, with lots of staff working there.
The apartment is about 15 minutes walking distance to the beach although a taxi is only a 10-20 R$ (€4).
Inside, it's clean and recently refurbished so it has everything you need for a base. Strangely it has two kitchens but the beds were comfortable and each bedroom has air-conditioning. Even the sofa bed is comfortable.
Location is fantastic! Rio Sul shopping centre is across a busy street but has loads of great restaurants. On the other side of the complex, you'll find cool bars and a shopping market only 5 minutes walk.
My only negative (and it's the only one I have here) is that it can get quite noisy with traffic on the street early in the morning, even though you're 20 stories up. I'd recommend earplugs for light sleepers. But other than that, we loved our stay here and I'd really recommend it! 5 stars!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐