Cannot recommend this place enough !! It is SO cute and comfortable, amazing vibes with the best decor. There was a lot of rain when we were in town and I felt so happy we had such a great apartment to spend some time in. Marcio & Claudio were sooo helpful, recommending beaches, laundry spots, carrying our luggage up, even making us a welcome caipirinha! Urca is a very safe area, a bit off from the main touristy beaches but that was a definite plus for me. Beaches are a mere ten minute Uber away, but it was nice coming home to a quieter area. If I come back to Rio I’d definitely stay there again :)