Vilma and Sidney were very friendly and met us at the apartment. Very easy to communicate with in English. They gave us important information about the area and local tourist attractions. The apartment is lovely and clean. Good location for Lapa and nightlife. There were 2 big supermarkets very near. Downsides, it is bit cosy for two and the kitchen is not fully equipped for cooking unless you plan on eating microwave meals, but there is great food available right on your door step. It is a 10-15 min walk to the nearest metro station Cinelandia.
Overall, I would recommend staying here for its cleanliness and proximity to good nightlife spots.