We highly recommend Seppo's place !
The room was exactly as in the pictures. We had a private bathroom just across the hall with hot water any time. The AC was working well and the internet connection was great. Angel (dog) is very sweet and very well behaved, she doesn't bark or jump and there was no pet's hair at all in the apartment.
You cannot ask for a better location: 2 minutes from beach, 2 minutes from metro, all kind of restaurants, coffee shops, groceries, pharmacies, anything you need.
Seppo is really available and helpful. Our vacation would not have been the same without his great suggestions and tips. Thank you Seppo, you made us feel at home. We look forward to come back to Rio soon.