This is a very beautiful spacious apartment in a safe and wonderful location. We would easily stay here again if we returned to Rio. If you are an art lover or enjoy lovely artistic touches you will feel at home here. It has a large master bedroom area, with ensuite and a large pull out couch in the lounge that can be closed off by sliding doors for privacy. It has great air con too. A favourite area was the dining room table area which is very relaxing and allows you to gaze out the window to the street and see the hive of activity outside. The apartment has a washing machine-dryer which is very handy. The beach is a short 2-minute walk away and there is a small supermarket about 3 or 4 minutes away in the opposite direction. Across the street from the apartment are a variety of places to eat, including a really great burger bar. We were welcomed by Doni when we arrived who gave us a nice walking tour to the beach and supermarket to help us get familiar with our surrounds. The apartment complex is surrounded by a secure fenced area and has 24-hour security and warm and friendly staff. This is a really lovely apartment and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Thank you Armando and Doni for making us feel welcome. My friend and I travelled from New Zealand and were visiting South America for the first time. We loved it.