I stayed here for a month so I got to know the place well. The apartment is hotel style, very clean, nice comfortable bed, and the building is in an excellent location. Right across from the shopping mall, where there is a grocery store, plenty of amazing restaurants, and a nice commercial gym. Also a short walk from the beach. Building staff were great and had zero issues with them.
The surrounding area of Recreio Dos Bandeirantes is very calm and safe. The beaches are amazing and there is plenty to do, especially if you love nature you will not be bored here. There are some great secluded beaches close by as well that you can Uber to if you want less people.
Zecas is a great host, very responsive, absolutely no problems communicating. I did not run in to any issues during my entire stay. Everything is as advertised and I recommend this place highly for your next stay.