We spent 2 great nights in the apartment! Stella and Antonio were extremely welcoming and were always on hand for anything we needed. The room was very cozy and had enough space and privacy for 2. The bathroom is shared with the hosts, which was no problem for us. The street where the building is located is very safe and quiet. The neighborhood is awesome, tucked into the mountains, lush-green, very pleasant to walk and not touristic at all, with easy access to the Metro Largo do Machado (15min walking), Praia do Flamengo (30min walking) and Botafogo (40min walking). The only downside was the price, although we understand that it was New Year's Eve and prices in Rio skyrocket. Allergics beware that there are some lovely cats wandering around the apartment.