The entrance to the building has some of the best views of rio. The two patios are lovely (when one is sunny the other is shady, so best of both worlds). The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed. Raul and Flavio stocked it with fruit, bread, cheese, meat, milk and eggs, so you don't have to worry about food on your first day. The bathroom as equally well stocked with a full tube of toothpaste, plenty of soap, a large bottle of shampoo, and dental floss. The only slight downsides were that I found the mattresses to be pretty hard (and I like a firm mattress). Also they building can be a bit noisy. There are a lot of musicians in the building, which are lovely to listen to while they practice but sometimes they start practicing a bit early (especially if you like to sleep in). There was also a lot of construction going on in nearby apartments that was loud. Also fireworks would often go off at all hours of the night. Overall, I could live with the noise and would stay here again. But if you are a light sleeper, bring some quality ear plugs.