While this apartment is in an ideal location and has great views, it simply it not as advertised, doesn't match the photos and isn't worth the money .
Both the building and the apartment are significantly older and not as nice than they appear from the listing. While we were there, one of the air conditioning units in one of the bedrooms was broken. Given it was summer and very hot, no one ended up being able to sleep in this room despite us requesting that it be repaired multiple times.
Eduardo also manages the apartment through a third party, Isis Grossi of "Rio de Janeiro Feelings." While Isis is responsive, the services are extremely overpriced and lackluster. She charged $250 USD just to coordinate a boat ride and maid / cleaning services for 5 days. The daily maid / cooking service also cost $750 USD for 5 days. Both of these are insanely above-market prices for Brazil and the maid / cooking service was extremely inconsistent (laundry left in the machine the day we left).