Michael had been extremely attentive even he is not in town to host us. We have a great time in Rio and the apartment location is perfect... short walk to Copacabana and Ipanema. Though the metro is at the doorstep, we prefer to take buses and they are everywhere. As for the apartment, though it was small and basic, it was sufficient for Rio as we spent most of the time outdoor in this amazing city. I will definitely stay there again when I am back in Rio. If you do not plan on spending a lot of time in the apartment and host dinner party, this will be a perfect place to enjoy Rio.