The maid was very accommodating and explained the workings of the apartment well.
The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Supermarket was about a block away so very easy to pick up needed items. We felt very safe in the area during daylight hours. Sights to see were close by including Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Copacabana fort and the Sunday Hippie Market. There were many restaurants in the area also.