Do yourself a favor and stay here, honestly. Here's why:
1) The location of this apartment is one of the best in Rio. It is close to fabulous restaurants, bars, and one of the most beautiful beaches in the city. It is also very safe, walkable, and family-friendly. On top of all of this, it is only a short (~7min) walk to the metro. I cannot imagine staying in a better location!
2) The apartment is beautiful, spacious, and has everything you need! Beth went above and beyond to make sure we had additional amenities like snacks, toiletries, linens, and towels. We were incredibly comfortable and were even able to do laundry during our stay.
3) Beth is an extremely attentive host and does everything she can to make her guests feel comfortable and prepared. She always responded immediately to my messages and accommodated our request for a late check-out. The building manager met us upon our arrival and helped us carry our bags to the apartment. He also gave us a tour and told us what we needed to know to fully utilize the space.
In summary, it was a five-star hotel experience!
I truly cannot recommend staying here enough. I've stayed at Air BnB's all over the place and this was my best experience yet! I have family and friends in Brazil and will be recommending staying at Beth's place to everyone from now on.