We stayed here during Carnavale. And like other places, prices were inflated. I communicated with Bernardo, his mother Bete, and Vera their friend. Probably too many people to discuss matters with but We only met Vera and she was timely and friendly.
Pros: location close to copa and ipanema. Very spacious. 24 hr security. Safe environment though in a very old building, the apartment appears updated. Washing machine available.
Cons: Very noisy at night, almost as if the windows were open. Especially during Carnavale when people are talking and yelling on the streets. But even on a regular day the noise of cars and trucks made it difficult to sleep. Although the apartment is orderly, sheets and couches were old and stained. Drainage in washroom was poor. Air conditioner in the 2nd room was leaky. We had some misunderstandings about additional payment of one night over type of currency. Although it was an error made on the owners side, it was not acknowledged and caused us some hassle to get the desired currency for what equated to only about 20USD.