Bernardo is a first class host. We stayed in the apartment for one month over carnival season. The apartment is located about a 40 minute walk along the lake to inpanema or a 10-15 minute bus to the metro and has lots of bus routes just outside. There is a doorman 24/7 to let you in. The apartment has nice air conditioning, great TV services, tinted bedroom windows, a small but usable kitchenette and a modern bathroom. Bernardo was always at hand to help us and offered great advice on everything going on locally. He always ensured that everything we needed we had, even getting us a chopping board and cheese grater so we could cook easier. A cleaner came around once a week and left the flat spotless. We really recommend this apartment it is better than the pictures show!