It is a nice simple apartment and good for a couple. Inside a safe gate and nice and clean. I wouldn’t plan on doing any cooking if you can help. Some amenities are there but it’s very small and hard to navigate. Location is great and we love this area. personal tip from staying in this area before: there is an entrance to a favela one block away and between the apartment/subway. It was not a problem for us- just make sure to walk around the block instead to be safe. Thank you to Monica and her husband for accommodating us arriving at 6am!