Cleide was a great host and willing to help during our stay, as well as recommending great places to visit during stay in Rio.
Apartment was exactly as described, with plenty space and two bedrooms (and extra travel bed for our small baby). We had everything we needed.
The whole condo - Cores de Lapa - was amazing. There were so many facilities that during 2 week stay we did not have enough time to check all of them. There was:
- nice outdoor pool with sunbeds and small pool for kids,
- indoor pool (in case),
- nice restaurant with simple breakfasts and good dinners,
- small skatepark,
- climbing wall,
- football/basketball pitch (people living in condo are playing regularly, you can join),
- Gym (2 levels with full equipment an personal trainer),
- playground for kids (with a second indoor, in case of rain),
- martial arts gym with capoeira classes (you can reserve it and use on your own),
- hall for dance class/fitness etc,
- spa with sauna and jacuzzi,
- laundry with sofas and books,
- bowling
- games room.
We stayed with 2 kids (3yrs and 6mo old) it was better than expected.
Neighbourhood (Lapa) had all necessary shops nearby, good spot to visit Center of Rio (bit far to the beaches). Lots of bars and clubs not so far away for party-goers.