If I could give Thaissa and her apartment 10 starts instead of 5, I definitely would!
WOW, what an amazing apartment! It is completely renewed and with amazing great taste. She left belgium chocolates and coffee capsules for us, coke, beer, etc.
Everything is new and works perfect. Has 3 AC units, one in each bedroom and one in the living room. Has washer, a nice balcony, a lot of space in the apartment overall.
The building is also great! Has an amazing rooftop where you can hang out or take some food to eat, they have a pool, a jacuzzi, and most importantly this building had the most amazing and well-equipped gym I have ever seen in a hotel/building.
The neighborhood is one of the best in Rio, much better than Copacabana... very high end, many many restaurants walking distance, pharmacies, stores, the beach, EVERYTHING is walking distance!
And if all this were not enough, the hostess herself is an amazing person!! She was very helpful, accomodating, and kind. Next time I am in Rio I am definitely staying at one of her apartments!