The apartment is really nice, host is great and makes sure your stay is comfortable. A few clarifications on the place: it is located on the GROUND floor and there is little isolation of noise from neighbors, you will occasionally hear them talking, singing, doing dishes. When stayed in the apartment spotted two cockroaches. Considering poor isolations and ground level location cockroaches will probably always be there (they are all over Rio). The couch has deep dirt and damaged, don’t expect to have chill time in the living room. Otherwise it’s a good choice for the price and in the great location.