Great place to stay! Three blocks from the beach and from the lagoon. Apartment was beautiful and had everything you need and more. Easily slept 5 comfortably and building was great and felt super safe. Best of all is Vanessa the host who bent over backwards to ensure our stay was perfect. She spent an hour when we arrive orienting us to the city and providing recommendations and maps. On another day she took us on a tour of the soccer stadium and old downtown Rio providing us a history of Brazil and the city. Can't say enough good things about her and her apartment!