It was a great stay. Eliz and Luiz were very hospitable and provided a lot of local tips. The view is amazing! No other like this in Rio. It is an unique feeling to be on the top of the mount. The downside is that is a bit far from the center of the city and there are not many shops around. So going downtown or to the beaches takes some time (about 30 min, accounting for the time for the transportation to arrive). But as long as you are not in a hurry to go to places and plan ahead, that is not a problem. The apartment is old, like most places in Rio, but very spacious. Highly recommend, specially if you are vacationing.