Valeria's apartment is just what we expected - incredibly clean, comfortable, and an amazing view of the lagoon! We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy the holiday/Christmas music performances happening on the lagoon, directly in front of the apartment building (we could even hear it from the apartment with the windows open). And, as she suggests, you should take a bike ride around the lagoon to get some amazing views; plenty of bike rentals for super cheap (I found one for $12 reais per hour).