Great location, nice place, friendly and responsive hosts. They were able to help us add a day to accommodate early airport arrival. Unfortunately it rained all week so we couldn't enjoy the beach and ended up back and forth between neighborhoods farther north in Rio. However, the apartment is 3 blocks from a metro station so it worked out fine, and there were a few useful guide books in the apartment. Remember to bring your own shampoo and conditioner (only soap was provided).