This apartment and location were home to me for my sabbatical in Rio de Janeiro. During this time I was able to appreciate important details about the apartment, including a spacious terrace with lovely view both day and night. Michael is an attentive host who was available to answer questions and respond to any issues that came up. Importantly, as a single person in this home, I felt very safe--of course following good traveler safety tips when i ventured out....I want to underscore as well how thoughtful this host was about safety tips! Highly recommend this gem in Santa Teresa!