Julia's apartment was a lovely stay. Its location on Prudente de Morais is one block from the beach to the south and one block from Nossa Senhora da Paz plaza to the north. It was professionally designed in a modern, fresh aesthetic. Not luxurious or opulent, but simple and attractive. The living room couch is large and comfortable. The dining table is a nice size for a party of two or four. The kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and washing machine, and is fully stocked with dishware, utensils, and cooking utensils. There is a nice sized patio off of the living room that offers a sideline view of the ocean. The bed in the master bedroom is large and ample. The two smaller beds in the other bedroom are best for children, but my 6'3" tall husband was actually very comfortable sleeping in one of the beds on several occasions. :). Note: the bedrooms, like many bedrooms in Rio, are small. There isn't room to set up a suitcase. But there is lots of space in the close for hanging clothes. The bathrooms are perhaps the best part of the apartment! Both have windows that let in lots of light and offer unobstructed views of the Corcovado! And one of the two bathrooms is huge, with a huge shower to boot. Julia stocks the apartment with high quality soap and shampoo/conditioner. The quality of the towels and linens are great too. Only downers: the building does not have much to offer by way of public amenities (the pool and gym are a disappointment), and the apartment kitchen is rather small and not very well lit at the counter level for cooking, which is typical of many flats in Rio. But overall, Julia's apartment is a wonderful stay! We would stay with her again.