Solon treated us very well and the apartment was exactly as advertised.

The location, complex are nice and safe, but far from the Copacabana, Ipanema and other tourists attractions which to us was not an issue. There is a small strip mall with a bakery/mini-market, restaurant, drug store and other basic amenities. There is a nice seafood restaurant(Toca da Traíra) and a Japanese restaurant next to the apartment complex as well. Also, the Barra Shopping is a good 15-20 minute walk along a very safe path. The front desk staff helped us a best possible, but you should speak Portuguese or enough with a mix of Spanish to speak to them.

We would return if needed without any doubt!